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Unprotected Sex. Started Taking Novelon. Is There Still Chances Of Pregnancy?
Question: We had unpretected sex on 17th day from the date of start of last period of my wife. The very next day she started Novelon (twice daily for 5 days, as advised by doctor). Is there still chances for her to get pregnant? We already have a child of 1.5 yr and do not want another child immediately.
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Day 17 could fall within the danger zone and pregnancy could be an option. Emergency contraception is less like to cause pregnancy.Its however,less effective than regular birth control. There are several types of pills that can used as emergency contraception.Of them,novelon is less commonly used.Im not sure in what dosage you were prescribed this drug. If you have completed the course of 5 days,you should get withdrawal bleeding in a few days. If not,wait and see if you miss a period and take a test.
You should also consider using a long term method of contraception.
Thanks for the query.
Day 17 could fall within the danger zone and pregnancy could be an option. Emergency contraception is less like to cause pregnancy.Its however,less effective than regular birth control. There are several types of pills that can used as emergency contraception.Of them,novelon is less commonly used.Im not sure in what dosage you were prescribed this drug. If you have completed the course of 5 days,you should get withdrawal bleeding in a few days. If not,wait and see if you miss a period and take a test.
You should also consider using a long term method of contraception.
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