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What Is The Ideal Time Frame To Take Emergency Contraceptive Pills?
Question: hello doc i have a 9 month old baby and we had unprotected sex so shud i hv an ipill as i dnt wamt another baby now. we haf it on wednesday. please suggest
Brief Answer:
Within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I pill should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, so if this period has not passed after intercourse, you can safely take the i pill.However, i pill is not effective after 72 hours, and there is no emergency contraception available.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I pill should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, so if this period has not passed after intercourse, you can safely take the i pill.However, i pill is not effective after 72 hours, and there is no emergency contraception available.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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