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