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How Long Does The Effect Of I Pill Remain?
Question: I took ipill on oct 17 within 24 hours after unprotected sex. But yesterday on 24th oct I had unprotected sex with my husband again. Is there any chance of getting pregnant?
Brief Answer:
Yes, there is a chances of pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us about it.
Yes, the opportunities of pregnancy are there in your case.
I- pill is effective up to 72 hrs. After unprotected sex, if any sexual contact occurs after taking I-pill, it cannot be prevented by same pill.
You should repeat I-pill to prevent pregnancy.
You should use regular method of contraception in the hereafter to prevent pregnancy because the frequent use of I-pill is not recommended.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
Yes, there is a chances of pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us about it.
Yes, the opportunities of pregnancy are there in your case.
I- pill is effective up to 72 hrs. After unprotected sex, if any sexual contact occurs after taking I-pill, it cannot be prevented by same pill.
You should repeat I-pill to prevent pregnancy.
You should use regular method of contraception in the hereafter to prevent pregnancy because the frequent use of I-pill is not recommended.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
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