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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy After Taking Althea Contraceptive Pill?

Hi doctor. I just had unprotected intercourse. and right after the intercourse I 4 take abets of althea contraceptive and plan to take another 4 tomorrow. I'm fertile and I'm scared. What are the chances of geting pregnant? Will i still need to take emergency contraceptive?
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
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Hi,
If you are not using any other hormone contraception and have regular cycles, chances of conception are high after an unprotected intercourse during the fertile period. The efficacy of althea as an emergency contraceptive is not well documented. Since you have taken heavy doses of the medication, taking another dose of an emergency pill, which in itself contains high dose of hormone, may totally derange your hormone milieu. Please wait for your next natural period and get help if you miss it by more than a week. Hope this helps.
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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy After Taking Althea Contraceptive Pill?

Hi, If you are not using any other hormone contraception and have regular cycles, chances of conception are high after an unprotected intercourse during the fertile period. The efficacy of althea as an emergency contraceptive is not well documented. Since you have taken heavy doses of the medication, taking another dose of an emergency pill, which in itself contains high dose of hormone, may totally derange your hormone milieu. Please wait for your next natural period and get help if you miss it by more than a week. Hope this helps.