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- $Title{Is There a "Morning After" Pill to Prevent Conception?}
- $Subject{birth control morning after pill fda unwanted pregnancy medication
- medications hormonal genitourinary lifestyle lifestyles iud intra uterine
- device estrogen progesterone pregnant pregnancies pills contraceptive
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- Is There a "Morning After" Pill to Prevent Conception?
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- QUESTION: In searching for the perfect method, I have come across some
- information about a "morning after" pill to prevent conception. My pharmacist
- denies any knowledge of this product, and I am hoping you may have some leads
- as to its name and where I can obtain it.
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- ANSWER: Don't get down on your pharmacist, he isn't being difficult. The
- Food and Drug Administration has not approved any medication for this purpose,
- and none are manufactured or sold for this specific indication. But there are
- a number of hormonal and mechanical methods which can be used after the fact
- that are apparently very effective in preventing conception. The lowest
- pregnancy rates occur by inserting a IUD (Intra Uterine Device) in place
- immediately after unprotected intercourse, sometimes a bit difficult to
- accomplish. The use of birth control-like estrogen/progesterone hormone
- combinations within 12 to 72 hours after intercourse also may be effective. A
- single intravenous injection of conjugated estrogens may also be used, and
- there are no reports of malformation of the fetus, should one be present if
- this hormone treatment fails to act.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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