When a problem with birth control, such as a broken condom, or after unprotected sex, the morning-after pill is used to prevent pregnancy. Within 72 hours after sex, it is most effective, although it may be taken up to 120 hours after sex.
Hormones estrogen and progesterone are present in high levels in the morning-after pill. The hormones work in many ways to prevent pregnancy, including delaying ovulation (the release of an egg during a woman’s monthly cycle), affecting the development of the uterine lining, and inhibiting fertilization.
It will not work if you are already pregnant since it is not an abortion pill. The morning-after pill can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription if you or your partner are 17 years of age or older. A family planning clinic may also offer the morning-after pill. If you require more guidance on the matter, contact the Family Planning Centre in Hyderabad.