
Is Emergency Contraceptives Advisable After A Condom Break?

Question: Hi, my condom tore during sexual intercourse last night. Can we use 'option 72' - the contraceptive pill now to avoid unwanted pregnancy. If so, would one tablet be fine or is there a follow up pill that she needs to consume? She's also due for her cycle in a couple of days. Pl let me know!
Brief Answer:
No need to take
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your description her due date will be in 2 days that means 18 th December, in that case she needs not to take emergency contraceptive pills like Option 72, Unwanted 72 or I pill.
Please confirm her due date or last period date.
Does she have regular cycles?
Emergancy contraceptiove should be taken within 72 hours; it is very effective if she takes within 24 hours. I pill contains Levonogesterol 1.5mg. One pill is sufficient. No need to repeat the dose.
If she takes 0.75 mg or 750 mcg like postinor 2 which contains 2 pills then she needs to take one dose within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse and need to repeat one more dose after 12 hours.
No need to take
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your description her due date will be in 2 days that means 18 th December, in that case she needs not to take emergency contraceptive pills like Option 72, Unwanted 72 or I pill.
Please confirm her due date or last period date.
Does she have regular cycles?
Emergancy contraceptiove should be taken within 72 hours; it is very effective if she takes within 24 hours. I pill contains Levonogesterol 1.5mg. One pill is sufficient. No need to repeat the dose.
If she takes 0.75 mg or 750 mcg like postinor 2 which contains 2 pills then she needs to take one dose within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse and need to repeat one more dose after 12 hours.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

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