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How To Terminate Unwanted Pregnancy?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Question: Hi, I have a small query. Its regarding safe periods. My wife usually has 28 days cycle.My wife's last periods came on 29th March 2014 around 10 A.M. in the morning. Prior to that she got is on 24th Feb 2014 and before that on 26th XXXXXXX 2014. I searched online on different websites about the safe periods. On some websites its mentioned from 1-7 & 21 to rest of the cycle and on some its mentioned as 1-9 day. So I am confused about the same. We had sex yesterday night around 11:40 or 11:50 P.M.(4th March 2014). I want to know if there any possibility of her getting pregnant. And if yes then should she take i-pill or is there any better medicine to avoid this pregnancy with less side effects. I have also learnt from internet that some food items like papaya, pineapple and citrus fruits act as natural abortifacients in early pregnancy. Is it true? And is it safe?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Take an I-pill. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The safe period in a cycle varies with the length of the cycle. Since you had sex on day 7 of the cycle the chances of pregnancy are 5-7%. It is best to take an emergency pill to be on safe side. Regarding the side effects I-pill is a safe and well tolerated medicine but can cause irregular periods if taken frequently. It is best to use a regular contraceptive like oral pills after consulting your gynecologist. The food items that you have mentioned can help in preventing pregnancy to some extent but their efficacy is doubtful if used alone. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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How To Terminate Unwanted Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Take an I-pill. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The safe period in a cycle varies with the length of the cycle. Since you had sex on day 7 of the cycle the chances of pregnancy are 5-7%. It is best to take an emergency pill to be on safe side. Regarding the side effects I-pill is a safe and well tolerated medicine but can cause irregular periods if taken frequently. It is best to use a regular contraceptive like oral pills after consulting your gynecologist. The food items that you have mentioned can help in preventing pregnancy to some extent but their efficacy is doubtful if used alone. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal