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Is There Any Chance Of Pregnancy If Second Pill Is Taken Late?

my girlfriend and i had unprotected sex. she took the first Next Choice pill about 7-8 hrs after sex, and the second pill between 15-24 hours after the first pill (the box says to take the second pill 12hrs after the first). I'm concerned about her getting pregnant since she was late taking the second pill.
Wed, 18 Mar 2015
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Hello,
The chances of failure are very less even if the second pill is a few hours late, but the entire course is taken within the stipulated time. Moreover, if the unprotected intercourse happened during the safe period of her menstrual cycle, she is naturally protected. The emergency contraceptive has high hormone content and hence can cause withdrawal bleeding. The pill can also cause delayed natural period by a week or two. If she does not see her natural period even ten days after she is due, please get further help. Take care.
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Is There Any Chance Of Pregnancy If Second Pill Is Taken Late?

Hello, The chances of failure are very less even if the second pill is a few hours late, but the entire course is taken within the stipulated time. Moreover, if the unprotected intercourse happened during the safe period of her menstrual cycle, she is naturally protected. The emergency contraceptive has high hormone content and hence can cause withdrawal bleeding. The pill can also cause delayed natural period by a week or two. If she does not see her natural period even ten days after she is due, please get further help. Take care.