Can Plan-B Be Taken After First Time Intercourse After Delivery?
I discontinued breast feeding about 2 weeks ago and had unprotected sex with my husband yesterday. I haven't gotten a period since before pregnancy. I have a prescription for Junel Fe that I haven't started using. I have a four month old and am not interested in being pregnant this soon. Should I get plan b or take a few extra Junel Fe as emergency contraceptive?
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, spontaneous ovulation is possible in irregular/withdrawan breast feeding. You had stopped it 15 days back-- AS you have stopped breast feeding, there is no chance of drug passing to baby through breast milk. I feel to avoid the risk of conception you should take plan B within 72 hours of sex. JUnel Fe is is a two drug cyclical contraceptive, needs to be taken regularly. It is not known have action as as emergency contraceptive. You should take plan B only. If it's already 72 hours, you should wait & use MTP kit after confirming pregnancy- with a doctor's guidance. Thanks.
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Can Plan-B Be Taken After First Time Intercourse After Delivery?
Hi, spontaneous ovulation is possible in irregular/withdrawan breast feeding. You had stopped it 15 days back-- AS you have stopped breast feeding, there is no chance of drug passing to baby through breast milk. I feel to avoid the risk of conception you should take plan B within 72 hours of sex. JUnel Fe is is a two drug cyclical contraceptive, needs to be taken regularly. It is not known have action as as emergency contraceptive. You should take plan B only. If it s already 72 hours, you should wait & use MTP kit after confirming pregnancy- with a doctor s guidance. Thanks.