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Should I Take Emergency Contraceptives After Taking Althea Pills To Avoid Pregnancy ?

hi, last night my boyfriend and i had an unprotected sex bec. he ejaculated inside me. and i think yesterday was the start of my fertility period . i got scared so i tried taking althea pills immediately. do i have a chance of getting pregnant? if so, is it advisable for me to take the morning-after pill even if i already take althea pills? thanks
Mon, 9 Apr 2012
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Althea are oral contraceptive pills and it should be started from 1st day of menstrual period to have its contraceptive effect during fertility period therefore you have a chance of getting pregnant.
I would suggest you to take morning after pill as soon as possible that is within 72 hours to prevent pregnancy even if you have already taken althea pill.
Take care
Thanks
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta's  Response
Hello
You should take emergency contraceptive pill as Althea pills may not be effective.
Thanks
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the chances of getting pregnant are 4% you can start the morning pills after the withdrawal bleeding occurs
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Should I Take Emergency Contraceptives After Taking Althea Pills To Avoid Pregnancy ?

Hello, Thanks for the query. Althea are oral contraceptive pills and it should be started from 1st day of menstrual period to have its contraceptive effect during fertility period therefore you have a chance of getting pregnant. I would suggest you to take morning after pill as soon as possible that is within 72 hours to prevent pregnancy even if you have already taken althea pill. Take care Thanks