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How Long Do Contraceptive Pills Work?
Question: Hi my girlfried took morning after pill 2 days ago. And i would like to know how many days it is safe to have unprotected sex?.
Brief Answer:
Probably 48 to 72 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Generally morning after pills are safe and continue to prevent pregnancies till the effective concentration of the active ingredients are there in the blood. After that the pill would not prevent pregnancy.
These pills are different with different concentrations, NEXT differs from PLAN B and PLAN B PLUS in the concentrations of Levonorgesterol(the synthetic Progesterone)
I would vouch on it till 72 hours of unprotected sex after taking the pill and not more than that.
Probably 48 to 72 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Generally morning after pills are safe and continue to prevent pregnancies till the effective concentration of the active ingredients are there in the blood. After that the pill would not prevent pregnancy.
These pills are different with different concentrations, NEXT differs from PLAN B and PLAN B PLUS in the concentrations of Levonorgesterol(the synthetic Progesterone)
I would vouch on it till 72 hours of unprotected sex after taking the pill and not more than that.
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