M: Does the Morning-After Pill cause abortion?
F:
No. Emergency contraception (the Morning-After Pill) prevents a pregnancy from starting. If a woman is already pregnant, it will not cause an abortion and will not cause problems in an existing pregnancy.
M: I heard that douching after sex can prevent pregnancy… Is this true?
F:
NO, douching or washing after sex will not prevent pregnancy. Sperm are fast swimmers: Thousands of sperm can reach the uterus by the time a girl even begins to douche. Also, the pressure of the douching liquid squirted into the vagina can even push sperm further into the uterus.
M: Is taking a couple of regular birth control pills the same as taking the Morning-After Pill?
F:
Not really. Although emergency contraception pills have the same hormones found in regular birth control pills, they are not exactly the same as 2 regular pills. See a doctor to obtain EC or to ask questions about birth control.
M: If you have sex in a pool does that mean you won’t get pregnant?
F:
NO. Once sperm is in a woman’s body she can get pregnant, no matter where she is.
M: I heard that taking EC makes you throw up?
F:
NO, the new formula of the pill does not cause nausea or sickness. Learn more here.
M: I heard that holding your testicles (balls) will prevent ejaculation?
F:
NO, this won’t stop ejaculation and could even cause pain and discomfort.
M: Does urinating after sex prevent pregnancy?
F:
NO.