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I Took Emergency Contraceptive Pills Twice Within A Week, Is
Question: I took emergency contraceptive pills twice within a week, is it possible for me be pregnant?
Brief Answer:
Emergency pill offers high rate of protection- small chance of pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
Emergency pill provides around 90% protection against pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
So, while there is quite a high rate of protection, there is a small risk of pregnancy. You do not need to repeat it again. If you took it within 72 hours, this is all that is needed.
In generall, there is no method of contraception that has a 100% protection rate, but abstinence and regular contraception is more recommend than emergency pill.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
Emergency pill offers high rate of protection- small chance of pregnancy
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service,
Emergency pill provides around 90% protection against pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
So, while there is quite a high rate of protection, there is a small risk of pregnancy. You do not need to repeat it again. If you took it within 72 hours, this is all that is needed.
In generall, there is no method of contraception that has a 100% protection rate, but abstinence and regular contraception is more recommend than emergency pill.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
So that it mean my menstruation date will change? Is there any medication to for men Candidiasis I want to my man to treat it before it get worsen.
Brief Answer:
Period changes may happen
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Emergency pill may cause some changes in the coming periods and may also cause bleeding the few days after being taken.
As for treatment for Candida, ketoconazol or miconazole cream twice a day in the area for 7-10 days is sufficient. If no improvement or any worsening he needs to see the doctor and make sure it is Candida or not.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
Period changes may happen
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Emergency pill may cause some changes in the coming periods and may also cause bleeding the few days after being taken.
As for treatment for Candida, ketoconazol or miconazole cream twice a day in the area for 7-10 days is sufficient. If no improvement or any worsening he needs to see the doctor and make sure it is Candida or not.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
What is the different between post pill and emergency contraceptive?
Brief Answer:
They are the same
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The emergency contraception is called by different names: plan B, morning-after-pill or post pill. So it is the same medication.
Hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
They are the same
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The emergency contraception is called by different names: plan B, morning-after-pill or post pill. So it is the same medication.
Hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Doctor for the Candidiasis it does not itch but i got my medication but for my man i have not seen any affect area on him but i want him to have medication to cure what is within before it get worse.
Brief Answer:
Candida treatment may be unnecessary
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
If your man does not have redness and itchiness then it is not necessary for him to take treatment for candida. Candida is not a serious infection and he does not need to treat empirically, just in case he has it. Only if redness or itchiness are present he needs to take the treatment.
Hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
Candida treatment may be unnecessary
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
If your man does not have redness and itchiness then it is not necessary for him to take treatment for candida. Candida is not a serious infection and he does not need to treat empirically, just in case he has it. Only if redness or itchiness are present he needs to take the treatment.
Hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I want to explain further, for example we had sex on Monday and on that same day i took the post pill and on Friday we had sex and i took the post pill again so i want to know if i am safe.
Brief Answer:
You are not completely safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
No contraception method is 100%, thus, unfortunately, you are not completely safe. There is a small chance of pregnancy present with emergency pills.
I would recommend you to consider regular contraception in case you are sexually active regularly. These do not offer 100% protection either but do offer better protection and fewer problems with the periods or bleeding.
Hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
You are not completely safe
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
No contraception method is 100%, thus, unfortunately, you are not completely safe. There is a small chance of pregnancy present with emergency pills.
I would recommend you to consider regular contraception in case you are sexually active regularly. These do not offer 100% protection either but do offer better protection and fewer problems with the periods or bleeding.
Hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Based on percentage, what is the chance of getting pregnant? I am going to have my menses but it will delay?
Brief Answer:
A chance of 5-10% of getting pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Percentages are assumed chances and not real ones. Emergency pills have protection around 90% against pregnancy and if taken within 24 hours of intercourse (as it seems in your case) the rate of protection may go up to 95%. So you have a protection of 90-95% which means a risk between 5-10% of not being protected (a risk for pregnancy).
As for the menses, it varies, some women do get a delay, some do not. If your periods are late, you will need to have a pregnancy test. If it is negative then you are safe, it is just a delayed period due to the emergency pill and periods should be coming soon.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
A chance of 5-10% of getting pregnant
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
Percentages are assumed chances and not real ones. Emergency pills have protection around 90% against pregnancy and if taken within 24 hours of intercourse (as it seems in your case) the rate of protection may go up to 95%. So you have a protection of 90-95% which means a risk between 5-10% of not being protected (a risk for pregnancy).
As for the menses, it varies, some women do get a delay, some do not. If your periods are late, you will need to have a pregnancy test. If it is negative then you are safe, it is just a delayed period due to the emergency pill and periods should be coming soon.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
How many weeks will it take for me to get my date?
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is no specified time when your periods may come. You may have them on your normal due date or they may be earlier or later. There is no way to know. The rest of the cycles after the first one should follow your normal pattern.
On the other hand, any irregularity with the first period after the emergency pill is used can be related to the pill (after pregnancy is ruled out).
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
Detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is no specified time when your periods may come. You may have them on your normal due date or they may be earlier or later. There is no way to know. The rest of the cycles after the first one should follow your normal pattern.
On the other hand, any irregularity with the first period after the emergency pill is used can be related to the pill (after pregnancy is ruled out).
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician
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Dr. Prasad
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