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Can I Use 'althea' As An Emergency Birth Control Drug?

hi! i had an unprotected sex more than 12 hours ago. i might be fertile in 2 days and i dont want to get pregnant. can i use althea as an emergency birth control drug? i havent used any pills.. ever. what will be the dosage and frequency if i will use althea. pls help. thank u.
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hi,

I can understand your problem and I appreciate that you have reached us in time. Althea is a birth control pill that is taken in 21 day cycle. It gives protection against pregnancy if you have unprotected sexual intercourse while already taking the pills regularly.

In your case, you will not get protection from Althea. You need to take an emergency contraceptive pill (I Pill, Plan B etc). These pills are available over the counter in all medical stores. You just have to take this one pill preferably within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse. Make sure you take it within 72 hours by latest as it may not have any effect after 72 hours. The sooner the pill is taken, the more the protection.

I would advise you not to make these pills a routine as they may have severe side effects. Make sure you do not take it more than twice in a month. Use other contraceptive methods like condoms for future birth control.

I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic.Take care.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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Can I Use 'althea' As An Emergency Birth Control Drug?

Hi, I can understand your problem and I appreciate that you have reached us in time. Althea is a birth control pill that is taken in 21 day cycle. It gives protection against pregnancy if you have unprotected sexual intercourse while already taking the pills regularly. In your case, you will not get protection from Althea. You need to take an emergency contraceptive pill (I Pill, Plan B etc). These pills are available over the counter in all medical stores. You just have to take this one pill preferably within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse. Make sure you take it within 72 hours by latest as it may not have any effect after 72 hours. The sooner the pill is taken, the more the protection. I would advise you not to make these pills a routine as they may have severe side effects. Make sure you do not take it more than twice in a month. Use other contraceptive methods like condoms for future birth control. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic.Take care. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah