The ‘Morning After’ Pill Only Works for Women Under a Certain Weight?

A new study shares that for women who weigh more than 175 pounds, emergency contraception or “the morning after pill” had little to no affect and their risk of getting pregnant was almost the same as if they had not taken the pill at all. While this information is alarming, Dr. Nita shares that there is also no weight-based warning on the packaging of the pill because the FDA is waiting for more information from more trails.

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDoctors
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedoctors
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoctorstv

About The Doctors: The Doctors is an Emmy award-winning daytime talk show hosted by ER physician Dr. Travis Stork and co-hosted by plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon, along with dermatologist Dr. Sonia Batra, OB-GYN Dr. Nita Landry, and neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho.

The Doctors helps you understand the latest health headlines, delivers exclusive interviews with celebrities dealing with health issues, debates and investigates health and safety claims, explains the latest viral videos and how you can avoid emergency situations, and serves up celebrity chefs to share the hottest and healthiest recipes and foods.

Видео The ‘Morning After’ Pill Only Works for Women Under a Certain Weight? канала The Doctors