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Does Alcohol Consumption Make Emergency Contraceptive Pills Less Effective?
Question: I had sex yesterday nice but not remember whether intercourse happen or not properly after that I drink vodka last night and within 4 -5 hrs I had I-pill is that XXXXXXX harm? Is that will not affect medicine protection ?
Brief Answer:
No, alcohol does not make emergency contraceptive pills any less effective
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query.
No, alcohol does not make emergency contraceptive pills any less effective at preventing pregnancy after sex.
I would suggest you to use one or the other contraceptive method, and it is not advisable to regularly use post contraceptive pills.
Post contraceptive pills are highly effective and you can taken within 72 hours, you are less likely to be pregnant.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
No, alcohol does not make emergency contraceptive pills any less effective
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your query.
No, alcohol does not make emergency contraceptive pills any less effective at preventing pregnancy after sex.
I would suggest you to use one or the other contraceptive method, and it is not advisable to regularly use post contraceptive pills.
Post contraceptive pills are highly effective and you can taken within 72 hours, you are less likely to be pregnant.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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