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Can I Get Pregnant After Taking Contraceptive Pills Within 72 Hours Of Sex?

even after taking contraceptive pills within 72 hours, are there chances of getting pregnant? are there any side effects of taking contraceptive pills in conceiving further? i had made unprotected relation 24 hrs before. Are there chances of getting pregnant as it was the 11day of my cycle. is it mandatory to take contraceptive pill.
Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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Hello,

Chance of pregnancy is less than 1% if emergency pill is taken within 72 hrs of unprotected sex. Spotting, irregular bleeding, late period etc are common side effects. Yes, you should take the pill. Good luck.
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Can I Get Pregnant After Taking Contraceptive Pills Within 72 Hours Of Sex?

Hello, Chance of pregnancy is less than 1% if emergency pill is taken within 72 hrs of unprotected sex. Spotting, irregular bleeding, late period etc are common side effects. Yes, you should take the pill. Good luck.