BK-1 Emergency contraception

Providing pregnancy prevention after unprotected sex.

BK-1 Emergency Contraception - A short-term method of contraception.

BK-1 emergency contraception pill is a single dose contraception that helps to prevent a pregnancy when taken up to five days after unprotected sex.

It works by preventing or delaying the release of an egg from the ovaries. This involves taking only one tablet of a particular hormone. This is sometimes called ‘the morning after pill’ or ‘Plan B’.

Frequently asked questions about BK-1 emergency contraception

What are the advantages of BK-1 emergency contraception?

BK-1 Emergency contraception offers the following advantages as a short-term method of contraception:

It is safe for almost all women
Using BK-1 emergency contraception does not affect long term fertility
It does not cause an abortion
You can use emergency contraception at any time in your menstrual cycle
Emergency contraception is not harmful to your health.

What are the disadvantages of BK-1 Emergency Contraception?

When deciding if BK-1 emergency contraception is a method right for you, here are a few quick facts you should consider:

It will only work for sex that occurred in the previous five days
It is not recommended as a regular method of contraception
Unlike condoms, it does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
It may have some side effects, such as bleeding, nausea and fatigue.

Are there any medicines that can interfere with BK-1 emergency contraception?

BK-1 Emergency contraceptives can interfere with other medications. Depending which brand of emergency contraception you use, there is a small risk it may affect the following medication: