The morning after pill (emergency contraception)
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The morning after pill is a single tablet that can be taken up to 3 days (72 hours) after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. It contains a hormone called levonorgestrel, the same hormone that is used in some versions of the mini-Pill. The earlier the pill is taken - the more likely it is to work.
The effectiveness of the morning after pill will depend on how many hours have passed since the contraceptive mishap.
- Within 24 hrs - 95%
- Between 25-48 hrs - 85%
- Between 49-72 hrs - 58%
