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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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think twice before taking I-PILL

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Dr. Niraj GujarathiAyurvedic Doctor • 15 Years Exp.Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), DYA (DIPLOMA IN YOG & AYURVED), D.I.H.M (DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT), MD-AM

i-PILL is EMERGENCY contraceptive;not an abortion pill. it helps in preventing an unplanned pregnancy.

i-PILL should be taken within 72 hrs . It works most effectively if taken within 12 hrs of unprotected sex.

i-PILL is not suitable for teenagers.if you are thinking of i-PILL your age must be above 25 yrs.

You must know following side effects of i-PILL

very importantly 

  1. i-PILL have 10% failure rate
  2. i-PILL should not be repeated within 6 months
  3. i-PILL does not offer protection against HIV/AIDS & sexually transmitted diseases

Instead of this partner must use safer option like condom.it provides protection against unwanted pregnancy, HIV & sexually transmitted diseases

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