Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
How Effective Is Next Choice ?
Hi my question is in regards to emergency contraceptives. On the beginning of January I took Plan B one step because my husband s condom broke and I m not on any kind of birth control . I got my period normally. Now it s the beginning of march and two days ago I had to take Next Choice because the condom broke once again. I m just wondering how effective Next Choice is considering i took Plan B no longer than 2 months ago? Is it as effective? I m worried, please help.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011
User's Response
Dr. Soumen Patra,
OBGYN's Response
OBGYN's Response
hiii mam,
Good morning.
Next Choice is very effective emergency pill if taken within 72 hrs of unprotected intercourse.The sooner you take it, the better your chances for success.The 2 tabs treatment can prevent a pregnancy. With this pill,pregnancy rate is 0-1%.
After taking the pill,a withdrawal bleeding occurs within 7 days or delayed....that is quite normal. In case of torn condom,you may take Plan B.
So don't worry about the thing happened and wait for next period (may be early/delayed) and if missed,take a home pregnancy test after 7 days.If positive,consult with your gynaecologist.
All the best. For further suggestion,you may mail me....my Id: soumenmmch@gmail.com
Good morning.
Next Choice is very effective emergency pill if taken within 72 hrs of unprotected intercourse.The sooner you take it, the better your chances for success.The 2 tabs treatment can prevent a pregnancy. With this pill,pregnancy rate is 0-1%.
After taking the pill,a withdrawal bleeding occurs within 7 days or delayed....that is quite normal. In case of torn condom,you may take Plan B.
So don't worry about the thing happened and wait for next period (may be early/delayed) and if missed,take a home pregnancy test after 7 days.If positive,consult with your gynaecologist.
All the best. For further suggestion,you may mail me....my Id: soumenmmch@gmail.com
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Intrauterine device
Loading Online Doctors....