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Should Unwanted-72 Be Taken If Intercourse Is 18 Hours After Pill Intake?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Question: I had unprotected sex with gf on Thursday but ejaculation outside.To avoid any risk she took unwanted 72 on Friday, 36 hours after intercourse.Again on Saturday after 18 hours of first dosage we had intercourse but ejaculated outside.Does she has to take pill again?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need to take the pill again.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Unwanted 72 pill gives more than 85% protection against unwanted pregnancy when it is taken within 24-48 hrs.

Withdrawal method has high failure rate (around 27%). Though, emergency pill gives protection for next 72 hrs (theoretically), I suggest to take the pill again to avoid minimal risk of pregnancy.

Hope, it helps for your information. Practice safe sex in future, take all the necessary precautions. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Regards, Dr S Patra

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Should Unwanted-72 Be Taken If Intercourse Is 18 Hours After Pill Intake?

Brief Answer: Need to take the pill again. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Unwanted 72 pill gives more than 85% protection against unwanted pregnancy when it is taken within 24-48 hrs. Withdrawal method has high failure rate (around 27%). Though, emergency pill gives protection for next 72 hrs (theoretically), I suggest to take the pill again to avoid minimal risk of pregnancy. Hope, it helps for your information. Practice safe sex in future, take all the necessary precautions. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Regards, Dr S Patra For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326