Is It Necessary To Take Contraceptive Pill Despite Having Protected Sex?
Hi, I have a question about birth control pills. I had sex with my boyfriend lastnight and he used a condom. I am scared that the condom broke. He said he pulled out also but do you think I need to take the pills? Is it too late? Do you think I need to do a pregnancy test?
Hello, thanks for writing in. If there is a doubt of contraceptive failure, you can take the emergency or morning-after pill to be sure. But emergency contraceptive pills must be taken within 72 hours of intercourse- earlier the better as efficacy of the medicine goes down with time. Your period might be early or late and lighter or heavier than usual, after taking the pill. Do not worry. In any doubt, you can take a pregnancy test the week after a missed period. Hope this helps. Take care.
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Is It Necessary To Take Contraceptive Pill Despite Having Protected Sex?
Hello, thanks for writing in. If there is a doubt of contraceptive failure, you can take the emergency or morning-after pill to be sure. But emergency contraceptive pills must be taken within 72 hours of intercourse- earlier the better as efficacy of the medicine goes down with time. Your period might be early or late and lighter or heavier than usual, after taking the pill. Do not worry. In any doubt, you can take a pregnancy test the week after a missed period. Hope this helps. Take care.