How Effective Is I-pill Emergency Contraceptive In Preventing Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 1 Mar 2017

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Question : hi, we had sex on 5th day of my periods (i.e. 27th feb) bleeding was not there, i am having 25days regular cycle, is there any chances of pregnancy cause of unprotected sex and that too ejaculation was done ...and can i go for ipill today

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I pill can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Unprotected intercourse on 5 th day of cycle in a 25 days cycle can lead to pregnancy.
I pill or emergency contraceptive pill can be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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