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Is Taking I Pill Effective After A Week Post Unprotected Sex?

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Posted on Sat, 17 May 2014
Question: I had unprotected sex with my gf some of my precum was left in her part , nw after 7 day she felt sum syumptoms of pregnency and ate ipill will it be beneficial
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I pill will not be effective in pregnancy preventi

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear XXXX

I pill or emergency contraceptives are only effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. They loose their efficacy if taken fter that. As she has taken the pill after 7 days, its unlikely to be effective in preventing pregnancy.

The probability of she getting pregnant depends on timing of unprotected sex during the menstrual phase. If it has happened before her expected periods or soon after menses its less likely she will conceive.
If she misses her periods get Urine pregnancy test done.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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Is Taking I Pill Effective After A Week Post Unprotected Sex?

Brief Answer: I pill will not be effective in pregnancy preventi Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear XXXX I pill or emergency contraceptives are only effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. They loose their efficacy if taken fter that. As she has taken the pill after 7 days, its unlikely to be effective in preventing pregnancy. The probability of she getting pregnant depends on timing of unprotected sex during the menstrual phase. If it has happened before her expected periods or soon after menses its less likely she will conceive. If she misses her periods get Urine pregnancy test done. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD