Are Emergency Contraceptive Pills Required After Taking Suprefact Depot Injection?

Posted on Fri, 4 Nov 2016

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Question : I had laproscopic removal of my ovarian cysts a month ago. I was given suprefect depot injection one week after my surgery. Yesterday, I had unprotected sex. Should I take emergency contraceptive pills? Or does suprefect act as contraceptive?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need to take emergency contraception.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic. I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.

There is no need to take emergency contraception.
The suprefactvinjection acts as contraceptive.

Best wishes,
Dr Rama

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (21 minutes later)

Im so worried. What if I take ecee2 just to make sure. Is there any harm?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is no harm if you take Ecee2

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
There is no need to take ecee2. Even if you take it for the peace of my mind, it does not harm you.

Best wishes
Dr Rama

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee