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What Are The Chances For Getting Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraception?

I took emergency contraception 16 hours after intercourse. I bled a week later then had a little spotting for two days two weeks later. Five weeks since taking this pill my breasts are tender and I have period like cramps and though Ive had 2 - pregnancy tests Im still worried.
Fri, 11 Nov 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
I pill is 95 % effective in prevent the pregnancy as you took with in 16 hours after the sex.
Bleeding/spotting is breakthrough bleeding due to progesterone withdrawal effect.
Tender breast and cramp is also side effect of the pill or premenstrual symptoms.
I pill can cause delay in the period by 8-10 days.
If period will delay by more than 12 days then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to rule out the pregnancy.
If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate the pregnancy by abortion pill under the advice of gynecologist.
Avoid stress, do regular exercise, drink plenty of water, take healthy diet.
Hope this may help you

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Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Are The Chances For Getting Pregnant After Taking Emergency Contraception?

Hello dear I understand your concern I pill is 95 % effective in prevent the pregnancy as you took with in 16 hours after the sex. Bleeding/spotting is breakthrough bleeding due to progesterone withdrawal effect. Tender breast and cramp is also side effect of the pill or premenstrual symptoms. I pill can cause delay in the period by 8-10 days. If period will delay by more than 12 days then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to rule out the pregnancy. If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate the pregnancy by abortion pill under the advice of gynecologist. Avoid stress, do regular exercise, drink plenty of water, take healthy diet. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar