Do the pills protect against sexually transmitted infections?
No. They provide no protection whatsoever. Latex condoms provide the best protection against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Is the emergency contraceptive pill the same as the “morning-after pill”? Yes, but the term “morning-after pill” can be misleading. Women might think they must wait to begin treatment until the morning after unprotected sexual intercourse. Or, they might think incorrectly that it would be too late to use this method if they cannot obtain treatment until the afternoon or evening after unprotected intercourse, or two days after unprotected sex. Source: Consortium for Emergency Contraception. Expanding Global Access to Emergency Contraception. Seattle, WA: Consolidated Printers, 2000. Mechanism of Action The primary mechanisms through which emergency contraceptive pills operate appear to occur prior to fertilization. Research has demonstrated that emergency contraceptive pills can prevent or delay ovulation. Depending on when pills are taken during t
