The Yuzpe Method, which is an alternative for emergency contraception that requires you take 8-10 pills just to prevent getting pregnant after intercourse. The way this works is you take a regular contraceptive like Trust Pills e.t.c
For emergency contraception within 72 hours you need: 1.5mg of Levonorgestrel.
Ruth Health Postinor (Levonorgestrel 1.5mg ) - 1 pill that gives - 1.5mg Levonorgestrel
Trust Pill (Ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg Levonorgestrel 125 mcg) - 10 pills - 1.25mg Levonogestrel.
With Postinor the effectiveness is 95-99%, for Trust pill its between 60-74%. even after taking 10 pills there is still a 50% chance you will still get pregnant.
The worst part about taking the 10 pills is the additional 300 mcg of estradiol that you have added to your body in such a small period of time and it will lead to Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Abdominal pain. Serious long term risk of Blood Clots also come with this.
Estrogen-containing pills are not suitable for everyone, especially people with certain clotting risks, migraine with aura, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or a history of blood clots.
To be clear: Trust Pills are not “poisonous” when used as directed. They are a regular contraceptive product. The concern is that using many active pills at once or outside their intended dosing can cause stronger side effects, dosing mistakes, and unnecessary estrogen exposure.
If someone accidentally takes too many pills, they should not force themselves to vomit. If they develop chest pain, trouble breathing, severe headache, vision changes, one-sided leg swelling or pain, severe abdominal pain, fainting, or confusion, they should seek urgent medical help. In the Philippines, the National Poison Management and Control Center hotline is (02) 8526-0062.
When dedicated emergency contraception is available, it is usually the better option. Products like Ruth Health Postinor are designed for emergency use, are simpler to dose, and avoid the confusion of taking several regular contraceptive pills on a strict schedule. For best results, emergency contraception should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex.