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Suggest Ways To Prevent Pregnancy After Intercourse

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015

Question: Hi doctor, We had a baby in February 23 2015 I.e almost nine months completed now. My wife is still giving breast feeding. Today we had unsafe sex and we are worried if it gives a pregnancy, for which we are not ready at this stage. My wife is having periods regularly from past 4 months and she recently had the period between 13-16 of this month. Can you please let us know any tablet which stops pregnancy and also not give any effect to breast feeding or baby.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Emergency contraceptive pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In case of unprotected intercourse, emergency contraceptive pill can be taken within72 hours of the sexual act.
It comes in various brands like I pill, unwanted72. It has no effect on breastfeeding or on the baby.
However, it is 95-98% effective in preventing pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar