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How Long Is I-pill Effective And What Are Its Side Effects?

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Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2016
Question: Hi Dr,

Hope you are doing good.

I do not know if this is the right forum to ask such personal question but at this point of the hour it seems the only way out.

Kindly reply discreetly and As soon as possible.
my query is-
1) Does a woman gets pregnant if the sperm is/are present on labia minora or majora?
keeping in mind female partner never ever had intercourse and is a virgin (Hymen is there or not - don't know).

2) if even she will get pregnant (Hypothetically), what is the time frame in which she/me can get to know that she is pregnant via using home pregnancy tests?

3) If she takes I-pill, will it help? and what are the side effects of the same?

I do not have much time as the incident took place today itself, hence need an urgent reply. Please help.

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Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Negligible chances of getting pregnant.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.

With sperms only on labia majors or minors, The chances of getting pregnant are negligible.

The pregnancy can be tested by home pregnancy test, atleast two weeks after last intercourse.

The ipill works best if taken within 72 hours of sex.
As it has hormones in high quantity, it can cause alteration of menstrual cycle for 2-3 months. The cycle can be early or delayed.
There are no other major side effects with single intake of ipill.

Hope this answers your query.
Feel free to discuss further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Nidhi Setia (7 hours later)
Thanks for such prompt reply.
I have decided to give her unwanted 72. Is it any different than i-pill. If yes than is it safe?

Secondly my partner is already taking some meds for epilepsy, will it be ok for her to take unwanted 72 with her ongoing meds?

Waiting for a reply so I can take action accordingly.
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Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Both are same.

Detailed Answer:
Ipill and unwanted 72 have same components.

Yes, she can take unwanted 72 with her epilepsy medications.

You can give her unwanted 72.

Hope this helps.
kindly close the discussion if you are satisfied with response and give your valuable feedback.

Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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How Long Is I-pill Effective And What Are Its Side Effects?

Brief Answer: Negligible chances of getting pregnant. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I understand your concerns. With sperms only on labia majors or minors, The chances of getting pregnant are negligible. The pregnancy can be tested by home pregnancy test, atleast two weeks after last intercourse. The ipill works best if taken within 72 hours of sex. As it has hormones in high quantity, it can cause alteration of menstrual cycle for 2-3 months. The cycle can be early or delayed. There are no other major side effects with single intake of ipill. Hope this answers your query. Feel free to discuss further. Thanks.