What Is Lydia?
Lydia Contraceptive Pill is widely used as the go-to solution whenever one is looking for an emergency contraceptive. This emergency pill (e-Pill) or the morning after pill is commonly used by women as a precautionary method against unwanted pregnancies in the possible event of unprotected sex.
When Should I Take Lydia Pill?
Lydia Postpill is most effective when used within the first 24 hours (1 day) after unprotected sex. If you have unprotected sex again 24 hours after taking the Lydia Postpil, you may be at risk of pregnancy, because active sperm could be waiting in the fallopian tubes when the egg is eventually released.
How Is Lydia Pills Taken?
It contains two tablets and they can be taken together after sex or split into two (12 hours apart). It works best when it is taken within the first 24 hours or sooner after sex.
The best-prescribed methods or common ways of taking these pills include;
- Taking the two tablets at the same time or alternatively taking one tablet as soon as possible preferably within 24 hours then taking the second tablet after 12 hours.
- One should also note that you need to take the pills within five days that is (120 hours). The effectiveness of this second method is not fully guaranteed past the usual 24-hour time limit. Physicians will prefer it if it is taken within the recommended hour.
How Effective Is Lydia Contraceptive Pill?
- This magic pill as some of us know it for is one of a kind; its effectiveness is up to 90% if used at the right time and according to the dosage. It helps prevent pregnancy by slowing down the ovulation process. This postpill is most effective when used within 24hrs after having unprotected intercourse.
- You may be at risk of pregnancy if you have sex again after taking the postpill since there is a high chance of active sperms lingering in the fallopian tube just waiting to speed in action once they sense the release of an egg. It is advisable to use other forms of contraception like condoms after you have taken the Lydia post pill.
Can You Get Pregnant After Taking Lydia?
If you have unprotected sex again 24 hours after taking the Lydia Postpil, you may be at risk of pregnancy, because active sperm could be waiting in the fallopian tubes when the egg is eventually released. Therefore, always use another form of contracep- tion (condom/pills) after you have taken the Lydia Postpil.
How Long Does Lydia Works?
This can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if your usual contraceptive method has failed.
Lydia Prices In Ghana:
The cost of Lydia post pill contraceptive in Ghana starts from an amount of GHS 13.00.