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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking An I-pill?

Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017

Question: My girlfriend 's period started on 1st may and ended on 6may after that on 12th May we had unprotected sex and she consumed I pill after 4 hours ..what r the chances of pregnancy as she had I pill on 22ND of last month as well ????

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Almost nil chances of pregnancy

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

I-pill, if taken within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse, prevents the pregnancy in 95-98% of cases.
So, there are absolute nil chances of pregnancy.

You had intercourse on day 12 of the periods, which is fertile period.

However, I-pill prevents the pregnancy even during this period.
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 (5 hours later)

Thanks for replying ! But her periods were not regular in the last two months plus man I have read that I pill turns useless if u have already ovulated or ovulating ..so we are not sure at what stage she was that time ..so pls tell will the dose work ???

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I pill works after ovulation

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I pill works even after ovulation in preventing pregnancy due to its hormonal effects.
I will suggest her not to worry and wait for the periods.
If delayed, then the urine pregnancy test should be done to confirm the diagnosis.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (27 minutes later)

Is there any other way we can get the pregnancy checked at earliest ? Any blood test ? If yes then after how many days of intercourse should we get it done ? We are highly tensed at the moment !!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
blood beta hCG levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Pregnancy can be earliest detected 14 days after intercourse by blood beta hCG evaluation.
Value more than 5mIU is positive.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj