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How many pills does Lydia have?

Lydia Daily Pill:
A regular daily contraceptive pill made up of 21 hormonal pills and 7 non-hormonal pills.
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Is Lydia one tablet?

It contains two tablets and they can be taken together after sex or split into two (12 hours apart). It works best when it is taken within the first 24 hours or sooner after sex. Lydia SAFELOAD IUD is a non-hormonal flexible plastic device that is inserted into the womb to prevent pregnancy.
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What is the original Lydia post pill?

LYDIA POSTPIL is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if your usual contraceptive method has failed. It is about the following cases: - No contraception was used during the sexual intercourse.
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How long does Lydia pill work?

The emergency pill must be taken within 120 hours (five days) after unprotected sex. The sooner it is taken, the more effective it is. It is most effective if it is taken within the first 24 hours after unprotected sex.
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How often should Lydia be taken?

Even if multiple acts of unprotected sex occur in a day, the Lydia Postpil should not be taken more than once within 24 hours (except when vomiting within 2 hours of taking the tablets).
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How long does post pill last in the body?

These medications are usually effective in preventing pregnancy for up to five days after an episode of unprotected sex but work best if used as soon as possible after the event.
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How long does the morning after pill last in your system?

Up to 5 days (120 hours) – Approximately 94 to 97% of Plan B's potency will have dissipated after four to five half lives. This means Plan B typically continues to “work” in the body for approximately five days after you've taken it, and can still be moderately effective up to 120 hours after having unprotected sex.
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How do you feel after taking Lydia?

Nausea and vomiting are among the most common effects that are likely to be experienced when using Lydia contraceptive pills. The best thing is that this can be reduced by taking the pills at intervals of 12 hours. Lower abdominal pains are also some of the side effects that this magic pill brings.
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Can I take Plan B twice in 2 days?

Taking the morning-after pill (also known as emergency contraception) multiple times doesn't change its effectiveness, and won't cause any long-term side effects. You can use the morning-after pill whenever you need to.
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When should I take Lydia pill?

contraceptive pill from Lydia. It Contains 1 tablet or 2 tablets. Taken within 72 hours after sex to prevent pregnancy.
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Can a girl get pregnant even after taking I pill?

Although I-Pill lowers your chances of becoming pregnant, it is not 100% effective. Therefore, yes, one can get pregnant even after taking an I-Pill as it depends on several factors like the phase of her menstrual cycle, how much time has elapsed, etc.
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Can I take Lydia twice in a week?

Yes. If needed, ECPs can be taken again, even in the same cycle.
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What shows that Lydia post pill has worked?

The only way to know if the morning after pill has been effective at preventing pregnancy is if your next period arrives when it should. The morning after pill works by delaying ovulation so that you don't release an egg for remaining sperm in your system to fertilize.
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When is the best time to take birth control pills morning or night?

What is the best time of day to take your pill? Although you can take birth control at any time of day, it is best not to take it on an empty stomach. Dr. Yen recommends taking it before you go to bed or around dinner time (assuming that is when you have your largest meal) in order to avoid nausea.
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What are the side effects of the post pill?

Some symptoms of taking a morning-after pill (Plan B One-Step® or Ella®) can include: Changes to your normal menstrual cycles (your period might be earlier or later than normal). Spotting (light bleeding). Nausea and vomiting.
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Should I take Plan B if he pulled out?

If you use withdrawal for birth control, it's a good idea to keep emergency contraception (aka the morning-after pill) around, just in case semen (cum) gets in or near your vagina. Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy for up to 5 days after unprotected sex.
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Can I take 5 birth control pills at once?

Birth control pills may also be used: Talk to your provider about the correct dosage. In general, you must take 2 to 5 birth control pills at the same time to have the same protection.
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Will Plan B work after 7 days?

Taking the morning-after pill — emergency contraception — more than five days after unprotected vaginal intercourse won't have any effect. Emergency contraception — the morning-after pill — is effective if started within 120 hours, or five days. The sooner emergency contraception is started, the better it works.
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Can Lydia pill work during ovulation?

If you have sex at the time you ovulate or after you ovulate, your emergency contraception pill won't be effective (8). If you have unprotected sex again after you take the pill in the same cycle, it might not work (8).
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Can Lydia contraceptive make you gain weight?

There's been a lot of research on common birth control side effects. And studies show that the pill, the ring, the patch, and the IUD don't make you gain weight or lose weight.
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What does Plan B do to sperm?

But if an egg has already been released, Plan B can still prevent the egg from getting fertilized. The dosage literally slows down the movement of the egg and, at the same time, it slows down the movement of the sperm, making it unlikely the two will meet, she says.
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How effective is pulling out?

The pull-out method is about 80% effective. About one in five people who rely on the pull-out method for birth control become pregnant.
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Does the morning-after pill work if he came inside you?

If my girlfriend took plan b can i cum inside her without her getting pregnant? No — emergency contraception (aka the morning-after pill) can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, not before. The morning-after pill can help prevent pregnancy when taken within five days after unprotected sex.
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