Morning after pill

Dear Ask The Doctor: I took the morning after pill one hour after having unprotected sex and now I am worried that I have taken it too soon.

Dear Synthia:

Let me reassure you that it is ok to take the pill after having unprotected sex. It is not too early to take it, on the other hand it is recommended to take it within 24 hours after intercourse. If you would like to avoid unwanted pregnancies, you might want to talk to your doctor about contraceptive methods like oral contraceptive pills or IUD. Emergency contraception should not be used regularly since it can cause abnormal bleeding and spotting. I wish you the best.