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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Unwanted-72?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016
Question: Hello I want to know I had a unprotected sex on Saturday and on sunday I had a unwanted 72 oral contraceptive pill,and again on this Monday I had again unprotected sex with my partner so I want to know is that single pill which I consumed on Sunday is enough to give protection?or I have to again take a pill for Monday?
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to take another Emergency Contraception

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. THANKS for writing on to is. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. There is no need to take another emergency contraception pill as it will give you protection up to 72 hours of intake of dose. So Relax, you are protected for this episode but take care to use protection from future. Regards Dr Manisha Jain.
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Unwanted-72?

Brief Answer: No need to take another Emergency Contraception Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to HCM. THANKS for writing on to is. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. There is no need to take another emergency contraception pill as it will give you protection up to 72 hours of intake of dose. So Relax, you are protected for this episode but take care to use protection from future. Regards Dr Manisha Jain.