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Can Emergency Pills Decrease The Effect Of Regular Contraceptive Pills?
Question: I started taking the combined pill on the 10th July. I then had unprotected sex on the 15th so I took emergency contraception. I then had unprotected sex on the 19th July. I am wondering whether I need to take the emergency contraception again? I was instructed that I will be protected after 7 days of taking the pill, but i wonder if having taken the emergency contraception on the 15th it will make me less protected.
Brief Answer:
No need another emergency pill.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for the query at hcm about your health care.
I can understand your concerns.
There is no need of another emergency pill in your case if you are taking your regular contraceptive pills on time, without missing any pill and as advice by your doctor.
Emergency pills does not decrease the effect of regular contraceptive pills.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards
No need another emergency pill.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for the query at hcm about your health care.
I can understand your concerns.
There is no need of another emergency pill in your case if you are taking your regular contraceptive pills on time, without missing any pill and as advice by your doctor.
Emergency pills does not decrease the effect of regular contraceptive pills.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards
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