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On Lo Loestrin Fe Birth Control Pills. History Of Having Unprotected Sex. Can 4 Pills Of Lo Loestrin Taken At Intervals Act As Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
I just recently started taking lo loestrin fe birth control with 24 blue pills, 2 white and 2 brown. I have taken 9 blue pills allready. Today I had unprotected sex twice. He pulled out both times but I know I can still get pregnant. I haven't been taking my birth control long enough for it to be effective yet. So I did some research and saw many questions of people asking if lo loestrin fe can also be used as a emergency contraceptive pill ( otherwise known as the plan B pill) they said to take four all at once or 2 together and 2 12 hours later. Instead I took 4 now, and I'm going to take 4 in 12 hours. Does this work the same as plan b? Am I safe from not getting pregnant? Please reply soon I'm very anxious.
Fri, 6 Sep 2013
Hi,
It is true that you may not be well protected if this is your first cycle of use. You should have used additional protection. The pills have not been suggested as emergency contraception as there are no studies anywhere about their efficacy in this regard. I cannot assure that the pills can be effective as emergency contraception though to some extent they could be useful. If you are worried about conception, you may go for proper emergency contraception. You may have menstrual disturbances during this cycle due to the excessive pill usage. Hope your query has been clarified. Take care.
It is true that you may not be well protected if this is your first cycle of use. You should have used additional protection. The pills have not been suggested as emergency contraception as there are no studies anywhere about their efficacy in this regard. I cannot assure that the pills can be effective as emergency contraception though to some extent they could be useful. If you are worried about conception, you may go for proper emergency contraception. You may have menstrual disturbances during this cycle due to the excessive pill usage. Hope your query has been clarified. Take care.
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