My friend?s girlfriend thinks she might be pregnant because her period is delayed. They had unprotected sex, and today she consulted a doctor, who prescribed a Contra Kit tablet. How does this medicine work, and will it prevent her from becoming pregnant?
Contra Kit contains Mifepristone and Misoprostol, which are medicines used for medical abortion. It works by stopping a pregnancy that has already started, rather than preventing one from occurring. If she took it after a possible conception, it may terminate the early pregnancy, but it does not act as emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy beforehand. She should follow the doctor?s instructions carefully and have a follow-up to confirm the outcome.