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Are 9 Birth Control Pills Equivalent To Morning After Pill?
A nurse told me that taking 9 birth control pills is the equivalent of taking the morning after pill, is this correct? I had unprotected sex and was not able to get the morning after pill, after freaking out I took the 9 pills (Brand is Levlen). For a few months now I have been experiencing pregnancy like symptoms but do not believe I am pregnant as I have gotten my 2 periods since, I'm very scared that the pills I took are causing these symptoms.
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
Hi,
Nine birth control pills are not equivalent to emergency pills and act by different mechanism.
However, some pills can act as emergency pills even though the efficacy is low.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Nine birth control pills are not equivalent to emergency pills and act by different mechanism.
However, some pills can act as emergency pills even though the efficacy is low.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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