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Is Contraceptive Pill After Sex Effective In Preventing Pregnancy?

hi.. my frst day of my menstruation was just last nov 5.. my average period is 28-32 days before the next period starts.. last nov 24 , my husband deposited everything.. and for that after 6-7 hrs i took nordette 4 pills and after 12 hrs took 4 pilss again.. is that effective?
Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for consulting us.
You took a so called morning after contraception. It is effective in preventing approximately 86% of expected pregnancies. This is the figure I can offer.
If you are not ready for a pregnancy try using some regular contraception like pills, IUCDs etc.
Best regards.

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Is Contraceptive Pill After Sex Effective In Preventing Pregnancy?

Hi, Thanks for consulting us. You took a so called morning after contraception. It is effective in preventing approximately 86% of expected pregnancies. This is the figure I can offer. If you are not ready for a pregnancy try using some regular contraception like pills, IUCDs etc. Best regards.