Contraception for Teenagers contraception method | Page 25

Advantages

Disadvantages

• The emergency pill is effective if it is taken up to 72
hours after unprotected sex

• The emergency pill is not a suitable form of regular
contraceptive

• The emergency pill is accessible from GPS, clinics and
over the counter chemists

• The emergency pill loses its effectiveness the longer you
wait

• The emergency pill is only one pill. You won't have to
take multiple pills.

• The emergency pill can have side effects like headaches
or nausea
• There's still a chance you could get pregnant on the
emergency pill.
(Nhs.uk 2016)