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Suggest Method Of Birth Control After Unprotected Sex

Hi I just had an unprotected sex and there s no pharmacy at this time where I can get an after pill. What do I do? Is there a home remedy I can use right now or is buying an after pill tomorrow too late? I can t afford to be pregnant right now. If I am to buy an after pill, what is the best and safest after pill to buy. YYYY@YYYY . Thanks
Wed, 3 Aug 2016
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Hi
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.

1)First of all do not panic.

2) In a woman with regular periods, day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. If unprotected sex activity takes place in this period , then chances of getting pregnancy are there.

3) If you had unprotected sex act in the fertile period of your cycle, then you can prevent pregnancy by taking emergency contraceptive pill/ after pill; commonly known as i pill or unwanted. This pill is effective in 95% or more times, if taken within 24 to 72 hours of unprotected sex act.

So please , do not worry. You can take it within 72 hours.

4) I will suggest getting proper sex counselling done. Use of barrier method like condom, will not only protect against unwanted pregnancy , but will also protect against STDs.

I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Suggest Method Of Birth Control After Unprotected Sex

Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic. I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1)First of all do not panic. 2) In a woman with regular periods, day 10 to 20 of the cycle is the most fertile period of cycle. If unprotected sex activity takes place in this period , then chances of getting pregnancy are there. 3) If you had unprotected sex act in the fertile period of your cycle, then you can prevent pregnancy by taking emergency contraceptive pill/ after pill; commonly known as i pill or unwanted. This pill is effective in 95% or more times, if taken within 24 to 72 hours of unprotected sex act. So please , do not worry. You can take it within 72 hours. 4) I will suggest getting proper sex counselling done. Use of barrier method like condom, will not only protect against unwanted pregnancy , but will also protect against STDs. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you good health. With regards Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar