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Can An Emergency Contraceptive Pill Be Taken While Taking Medication For Jaundice?
Question: Can emergency contraceptive pill can be taken during jaundice medication
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid emergency contraceptive pill in jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Emergency contraceptive pill, being the progesterone hormone, should be preferably avoided in jaundice.
It can cause exacerbation and worsening of jaundice.
You can get Copper T inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse for emergency contraception.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Better to avoid emergency contraceptive pill in jaundice
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Emergency contraceptive pill, being the progesterone hormone, should be preferably avoided in jaundice.
It can cause exacerbation and worsening of jaundice.
You can get Copper T inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse for emergency contraception.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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