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Does Emergency Pill Taken Within 24 Hours Of Unprotected Intercourse Avoid Pregnancy?
Question: Had my last period May 25. I had sex with the pullout method on XXXXXXX 3. I took the pill on XXXXXXX 4th. I had protected sex on XXXXXXX 14th and had bright red spotting for a couple hours after. Soes that mean I am still okay?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
Since you took the emergency pill within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse and after this you had protected intercourse , it means that you should be OK.
The spotting most likely is due to ovulation ,which happens in the middle of the menstrual cycle (if you have a 28-day cycle).
The chances of pregnancy are very very low to zero.
Try not to worry and wait until your period is due.If you are late more than 1 week ,then you can suspect pregnancy and run a home test pregnancy.
Right now you have nothing to worry about.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
Since you took the emergency pill within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse and after this you had protected intercourse , it means that you should be OK.
The spotting most likely is due to ovulation ,which happens in the middle of the menstrual cycle (if you have a 28-day cycle).
The chances of pregnancy are very very low to zero.
Try not to worry and wait until your period is due.If you are late more than 1 week ,then you can suspect pregnancy and run a home test pregnancy.
Right now you have nothing to worry about.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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