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Does Intake Of Alcohol Affect The Effectiveness Of Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
Question: Hello doc,
I am a 20 year old female, recently i had sex with my boyfriend as he ejaculated inside my vagina I took an emergency contraceptive pill within 13 hours after the intercourse. But I have consumed alcohol 14 hours after taking the pill. Does this intake of alcohol effect the effectiveness of the pill, as my expected period date was 3rd sep and it is already 3 days late and also I am having no signs of periods. Kindly please help me that when can i expect my period and also please clarify my doubt about the alcohol effects on the pill.
Thank you.
I am a 20 year old female, recently i had sex with my boyfriend as he ejaculated inside my vagina I took an emergency contraceptive pill within 13 hours after the intercourse. But I have consumed alcohol 14 hours after taking the pill. Does this intake of alcohol effect the effectiveness of the pill, as my expected period date was 3rd sep and it is already 3 days late and also I am having no signs of periods. Kindly please help me that when can i expect my period and also please clarify my doubt about the alcohol effects on the pill.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
No need for concern
Detailed Answer:
My dear friend,
I do empathize your concern.
I would like to know when did you have your last menstrual period. What is the periodicity of your menstrual cycle? On that we can calculate the day of egg release. On which day of your menstrual cycle you had this unprotected intercourse? This information will let me decide whether your intercourse was in the fertile period or not.
You have taken emergency contraceptive pill 13 hours after the unprotected intercourse. This pill has to be taken within first 24 hours but not later than 72 hours after the unprotected intercourse, which you have done. These pills have very good success rate.
The pills get absorbed from the intestines into blood within few hours. Alcohol consumed after 14 hours of pill will not affect its absorption nor will it affect its action.
Considering all these facts, I feel you may not be pregnant.
Due to the pills the period can get delayed by few days. You need not become impatient. Please wait for one week more. Still if you do not get period, you may do urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography for detection of pregnancy. Earlier these tests are not reliably conclusive. Beta hCG tests are very sensitive and specific; so they may help you to diagnose the pregnancy 2-3 days after the missed period.
I have analysed and explained the situation scientifically for you. If you give the information I have asked for, I can further analyse your situation and advise you further.
I hope you have understood the meaning of the incidence and will act accordingly.
If you want any more information, I am always available for you.
No need for concern
Detailed Answer:
My dear friend,
I do empathize your concern.
I would like to know when did you have your last menstrual period. What is the periodicity of your menstrual cycle? On that we can calculate the day of egg release. On which day of your menstrual cycle you had this unprotected intercourse? This information will let me decide whether your intercourse was in the fertile period or not.
You have taken emergency contraceptive pill 13 hours after the unprotected intercourse. This pill has to be taken within first 24 hours but not later than 72 hours after the unprotected intercourse, which you have done. These pills have very good success rate.
The pills get absorbed from the intestines into blood within few hours. Alcohol consumed after 14 hours of pill will not affect its absorption nor will it affect its action.
Considering all these facts, I feel you may not be pregnant.
Due to the pills the period can get delayed by few days. You need not become impatient. Please wait for one week more. Still if you do not get period, you may do urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography for detection of pregnancy. Earlier these tests are not reliably conclusive. Beta hCG tests are very sensitive and specific; so they may help you to diagnose the pregnancy 2-3 days after the missed period.
I have analysed and explained the situation scientifically for you. If you give the information I have asked for, I can further analyse your situation and advise you further.
I hope you have understood the meaning of the incidence and will act accordingly.
If you want any more information, I am always available for you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you Dr. Nishikant Shrotri for explaining in detail and scientifically.
My last period started on 3rd august and i had this unprotected intercourse on 29th august. So please let me know the fertile period, and I want to thank you once again for clearing my myths and doubts about the issue.
My last period started on 3rd august and i had this unprotected intercourse on 29th august. So please let me know the fertile period, and I want to thank you once again for clearing my myths and doubts about the issue.
Brief Answer:
Most unlikely to be pregnant
Detailed Answer:
My dear Friend,
Your last menstrual period was on 3rd August, the next period was due on 3rd September. Thus the date of egg release would be 19th August. Considering the life of egg and activity of sperms, the fertile period falls between 15th to 23rd August. Therefore the chances of pregnancy due to the unprotected sexual intercourse on 29th August are practically far and remote. I do not think you have to worry for the same.
As I have advised you, if you do not get menses till 12th September, please get your urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography done to rule out the pregnancy. If the test(s) reveal no pregnancy, then you may wait patiently for the menses to appear.
I am sure I have resolved your query and stress. If you are satisfied, you may post a good review with 5 star rating for me.
If you want any more information, I am always available for you.
Most unlikely to be pregnant
Detailed Answer:
My dear Friend,
Your last menstrual period was on 3rd August, the next period was due on 3rd September. Thus the date of egg release would be 19th August. Considering the life of egg and activity of sperms, the fertile period falls between 15th to 23rd August. Therefore the chances of pregnancy due to the unprotected sexual intercourse on 29th August are practically far and remote. I do not think you have to worry for the same.
As I have advised you, if you do not get menses till 12th September, please get your urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography done to rule out the pregnancy. If the test(s) reveal no pregnancy, then you may wait patiently for the menses to appear.
I am sure I have resolved your query and stress. If you are satisfied, you may post a good review with 5 star rating for me.
If you want any more information, I am always available for you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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