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How Long Does An Emergency Contraceptive Pill Protect Against Pregnancy?

Hi Dr, I am a bit concerned here and I was wondering if you could help, Am lihle a 24 year old lady.....so on a Wednesday around 11pm I had unprotected sex and I only took lenovo 18 hours later which is 4pm, after taking this emergency pill correctly 20 hours later after taking the pill, condom broke so my question is should I get emergency pills again ? How long does the emergency pill last in my system since I took them already? Thank you in advance
Sat, 28 Jul 2018
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Emergency contraception can be effective up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

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How Long Does An Emergency Contraceptive Pill Protect Against Pregnancy?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Emergency contraception can be effective up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.