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Is Pregnancy Possible Through Intercourse Despite Taking Unwanted 72?

I had sex with my bf on 14 th august and took unwanted 72 emergency tablet the same day in the night then we again had unprotected sex on 16th. Thinking that the effect of the tablet would still be there I didn t took another tablet. My Mc date was 12th July and now it s 12days late still I didn t get my periods. Is there any possibility that I would be pregnant? If yes then please explain me in detail how to use the unwanted abortion kit in detail!
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Emergency contraceptive pills are effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. Morning after pill is most effective when taken immediately after unprotected intercourse. Efficacy declines as time elapses between sex and drug administration. But it is reasonably effective for up to 120 hours and perhaps longer. However, you should remember that it is more effective the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex. The estimated effectiveness varies from 52% and 94%. That means, it is not 100% effective, and pregnancy is possible even after its proper and timely use. Anyway, if pregnancy occurs even after its use, you have another option of legal abortion.
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1.     Get done pregnancy test
2.     If pregnancy test is positive then consult an obstetrician. Abortion kit is taken fully under medical supervision. Do not take it without doctor’s suggestion
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Is Pregnancy Possible Through Intercourse Despite Taking Unwanted 72?

Emergency contraceptive pills are effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. Morning after pill is most effective when taken immediately after unprotected intercourse. Efficacy declines as time elapses between sex and drug administration. But it is reasonably effective for up to 120 hours and perhaps longer. However, you should remember that it is more effective the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex. The estimated effectiveness varies from 52% and 94%. That means, it is not 100% effective, and pregnancy is possible even after its proper and timely use. Anyway, if pregnancy occurs even after its use, you have another option of legal abortion. Advice 1. Get done pregnancy test 2. If pregnancy test is positive then consult an obstetrician. Abortion kit is taken fully under medical supervision. Do not take it without doctor’s suggestion Thanks