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Do Contraceptives Help In Preventing Pregnancy After 72 Hours Of Unprotected Sex?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2015
Question: I finished my period on day 8 and had unprotected sex on 14/15, I have discharge from day 10-14 it is now day18 what are my best options to avoid pregnancy? Can I use Yaz as emergency pill as I have them in cupboard as nothing open now?
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Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No medicine to prevent pregnancy after 72 hrs.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I can understand your concerns.
There is no medicine available which prevents pregnancy after 72 hrs.of unprotected sex.
So as you are on day 4 after unprotected sex,you can not take has to prevent pregnancy.
Just wait and watch for your menses.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards
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Do Contraceptives Help In Preventing Pregnancy After 72 Hours Of Unprotected Sex?

Brief Answer: No medicine to prevent pregnancy after 72 hrs. Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am, Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care. I can understand your concerns. There is no medicine available which prevents pregnancy after 72 hrs.of unprotected sex. So as you are on day 4 after unprotected sex,you can not take has to prevent pregnancy. Just wait and watch for your menses. Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information. Good luck. Regards