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Is A Second Dose Of I-pill Advisable After Unprotected Sex?

Posted on Sat, 20 May 2017

Question: My wife had I had intercourse last week & she had an ipill after that.
Last night we had intercourse again.
Is there a need to take another ipill to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Can ipill be taken again within 7 days.

She is 33 years old & we have a 4 year old daughter

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, i pill should be taken again

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

I pill is effective for a single act of intercourse, when taken within 72 hours of the unprotected intercourse.

It is not effective for a second act afterward.

She can take the pill again within 72 hours of the act.
It is safe to take it.

However, I'd advise you both to use regular contraception, rather than taking I pill repeatedly.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards

Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)

Thank you.

She shall have the ipill within 72hours as the last weeks ipill has no effect now.

Also please can you tell me if she has an ipill and after taking it we have intercourse within 72 hours is it effective or another one has to be taken after having intercourse.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better to avoid unprotected intercourse

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
It is better to avoid unprotected intercourse, as i pill do not covers protection from pregnancy from any intercourse after taking the pill.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng