Tag: Morning after pill

According to a 2021 survey, many people have misconceptions about the safety of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) and their effect on fertility. So, is it bad to take an emergency every day? Experts agree that while generally safe for occasional use, ECPs are not an effective or recommended daily birth control method due to their reduced effectiveness and increased side effects.

According to a 2022 systematic review published in *Addiction*, there is only 'very low-quality evidence' that any product claiming to treat or prevent an alcohol-induced hangover is effective, which casts significant doubt on the claims of better morning hangover pills. While the market is flooded with supplements promising a swift recovery, medical consensus points toward a more sober reality: time and proven methods are the only true remedies. This guide explores the science behind popular hangover pills and separates myth from fact to provide a clear path to managing post-drinking discomfort effectively and safely.

According to manufacturers and medical experts, Ella emergency contraception has a shelf life of approximately three years when stored correctly. This expiration date is crucial, as the effectiveness of Ella pills is not guaranteed past this point, and relying on an expired pill could result in an unplanned pregnancy.

Approximately 7% of women in the US have used the morning-after pill, and a common question that arises is whether the morning-after pill should be taken before food or after. The good news is that for most emergency contraceptive pills, the timing relative to a meal does not affect its effectiveness, but it can significantly impact how you feel afterward. Taking it with food is often recommended to reduce the incidence of nausea and other gastrointestinal side effects.