Emergency Contraception (“Morning-After Pill” Malaysia)
Accidents happen, whether we have taken precautions or not – if you are not ready to start a family , getting emergency contraception is a viable option.
What Are Emergency Contraceptions?
Contraception can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or if the contraception used has failed. It is effective if consumed within three days(72 hours) of sexual intercourse, and is most effective the sooner they are taken.
It is important to note that emergency contraceptive pill should not be used as a regular contraception method. It contains a progestogen called levonorgestrel and is taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse.
How Effective Is The Morning-After Pill?
The Morning-After pill has an efficacy of up to 94% and experts recommend consuming it as soon as possible after unprotected sexual intercourse as its effectiveness reduces the longer you wait.
How Does The Morning-After Pill Work?
Morning-After pill/”Plan B”:
- Delays or stops the egg from being released
- If there is no egg, the sperm is not able to fertilize anything
- Thickens cervical mucus which blocks the sperm from joining with the egg
- Thins uterus inner lining which prevents a fertilized egg from being embedded in the uterus
How Are Emergency Contraceptives Prescribed In Malaysia?
Emergency contraceptive pills are evidently for emergency use only. It is used after unprotected intercourse or failed contraception methods and is an extremely important pill to be taken to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Repeated use of emergency contraceptives pills is a type of misuse of the pill. It also has a higher incidence of side effects like menstrual irregularities which can be very disturbing for women.
Upon initiation of Oral Contraceptive, a thorough personal medical, social and family history should be obtained by the doctor. Meticulous attention should be given if an individual is present with conditions like hypertension, migraine, or personal or family history of blood clot.
At Speedoc, not only are our doctors registered with the Ministry of Health (MOH), they are also experienced in women’s health and greatly value our patient’s privacy and understand that discretion is a high priority.
If you require an emergency contraceptive, call us at +60 11 4166 1178 for a teleconsult (telemedicine) or a house call doctor.
What Are The Costs Of Emergency Contraceptives In Malaysia?
Morning-after pill: RM10-RM20
*all prices are subject to GST and does not include consultation charges
Why Should I Use Speedoc For My Emergency Contraceptive Needs?
100% confidential. Consult a doctor in the privacy of your home and all information will be kept strictly confidential.
Get all your medications delivered to you (charges apply).
Discreet packaging. All medications will be delivered in an opaque, unbranded packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Morning-After pills require a doctor’s prescription, this means that you can only get them from a doctor.
No, to get a prescription of the Morning-After pill, you have to consult a doctor personally. Only you will be able to buy the Morning-After pill for yourself.
No, it is not. The Morning-After pill should be consumed within 3 days after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy; it is a progesterone-only pill that delays the release of an egg from an ovary. The sooner you take the pill, the higher the chances of preventing pregnancy. An abortion pill is taken up to 9 weeks of pregnancy to end the pregnancy and is illegal in Malaysia.
If you are already pregnant, the morning after pill will not work.
Your next period will come the following month as scheduled – sometimes a week earlier or later. However, if your period is significantly delayed (i.e. late by more than three weeks), you are advised to take a pregnancy test and see your doctor.
