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How Long Does An I-pill Remain Effective Post Intercourse?

I had sex on 9 th...and got three times ejaculated inside me...after five hours I had my ipill...but again after one hour of pill taken...we had sex...so let me know whether I need to take an another pill ...how long the ipill which I have taken first will be effective
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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Hi

Once taken the I-Pill will remain effective up to 72 hrs.

The post coital emergency contraceptive pills like I-Pill are effective in preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex if taken as early as possible but within 72 hours.

Since you have already taken the I-Pill one hour ago, the high doses of Progesterone hormone present in the I-Pill causes certain changes that make unfavorable condition of the fertilized egg for implantation into the uterus and thus is effective for 72 hours.

They remain effective when begun up to 72 hours after sex. So, there is actually no need for taking another pill at all.

But remember that an I-Pill is an emergency contraceptive & should be reserved only for emergency and should be avoided on regular basis.
Hope this answers your query.
Take care.







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How Long Does An I-pill Remain Effective Post Intercourse?

Hi Once taken the I-Pill will remain effective up to 72 hrs. The post coital emergency contraceptive pills like I-Pill are effective in preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex if taken as early as possible but within 72 hours. Since you have already taken the I-Pill one hour ago, the high doses of Progesterone hormone present in the I-Pill causes certain changes that make unfavorable condition of the fertilized egg for implantation into the uterus and thus is effective for 72 hours. They remain effective when begun up to 72 hours after sex. So, there is actually no need for taking another pill at all. But remember that an I-Pill is an emergency contraceptive & should be reserved only for emergency and should be avoided on regular basis. Hope this answers your query. Take care.