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Had Unprotected Sex During Periods, Not Taken Contraceptive Pill, Missing Periods. Will Contraceptive Pill Works After Few Days?
I have unprotected sex on the 17th day of my period (counting forward, first day being 19th April). My normal duration of cycle is 28 days.Till today I have not seen it.I have not taken any contraceptive pill .Please tell me whether a contraceptive pill work if it is taken right now (i.e3 weeks after having unprotected sex)?
Fri, 22 Jun 2012
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The contraceptive pill is supposed to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex and as such it is of no use to take it now after three weeks.
Thanks
The contraceptive pill is supposed to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex and as such it is of no use to take it now after three weeks.
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