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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking I-pill?

My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex during and after my period ended. (It started on the 4th of Oct and ended on the 9th of October.) So, I took the Ipill after 48 hours (on the 11th of oct) but continued to have unprotected sex after taking the pill. Am I safe or should I take another pill?
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
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Hi!
Taken within as soon as possible but within 72 hours, the post coital contraceptive pills like I-Pill are 85% effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy. The contraceptive effect may persist for 72 hours after taking the pill.

Since you had unprotected sex during as well as at the end of your period and the fact that you consumed the pill after 48 hours of unprotected sex, the chances of pregnancy are almost zero, there is no need to take another dose of I-Pill.

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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking I-pill?

Hi! Taken within as soon as possible but within 72 hours, the post coital contraceptive pills like I-Pill are 85% effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy. The contraceptive effect may persist for 72 hours after taking the pill. Since you had unprotected sex during as well as at the end of your period and the fact that you consumed the pill after 48 hours of unprotected sex, the chances of pregnancy are almost zero, there is no need to take another dose of I-Pill. Hope this helps.