Naturopathic medicine (or naturopathy) is based on the belief that the body can heal itself. It aims to improve health, prevent disease, and treat illness through the use of organic foods and exercise; a healthy, balanced lifestyle; and the use of treatments from other areas of complementary medicine.
Take one tablet as soon as possible after unprotected sex. The manufacturer recommends to take within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex, but studies have shown moderate efficacy still exists if taken up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel 0.75 mg, two tablet regimen.
EC pills work by preventing or delaying ovulation and preventing sperm from fertilizing the egg. You can use EC right away or up to five days after sex. The sooner you use it, the better it works. There are a bunch of EC pills currently on the market in the U.S. that are made with the hormone levonorgestrel. If you take EC pills within 24 hours after sex, they reduce your risk of pregnancy by up to 95%. Overall, they are 89% effective, meaning they prevent about 7 of 8 pregnancies that normally would have occurred. There are several side effects that you may experience when using an EC pill.