Hi,

Thanks for the query.

Unprotected intercourse at the time of ovulation leads to pregnancy. But as you have consumed tablet niel-72 which is an effective emergency contraceptive pill within 12 hours of intercourse it interferes with fertilization and lowers chances of pregnancy to less than 3-5%.

In simple words Neil-72 is an effective emergency contraception and if taken within 72 hours of intercourse it is known to prevent 95-97% of pregnancies.

Since you have taken it at the right time (within 12 hours), do not worry; your chances of getting pregnant are extremely less.

Though very effective, emergency contraception like neil-72 should not be used often. I would recommend the use of regular birth control pills instead.

I hope I answered queries. Please accept my answer if no more queries. Let me know if I have missed out on any concerns.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

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Hi,

Thanks for reverting back.

If you have regular 28 day period, your ovulation will be around day 14. Maximum pregnancy chances are 2 days before and after 14th day. Try avoiding sex on those days if you don’t wish to be pregnant.

Exact way to predict ovulation would be by Follicular growth monitoring by ultrasound. Serum LH (Luteinizing Hormone) levels are also of value.

Best modes of contraception (avoid or postpone pregnancy) other than condom for you would be:

1) Oral contraceptive pills (Birth control pills)

2) Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD).

3) Implants (eg. Implanon)

I hope I answered queries. Please accept my answer if no more queries.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

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Hi,

Thanks for reverting back.

If 1,000 women have unprotected intercourse in the middle two weeks of their menstrual cycles, approximately 80 will become pregnant. Use of emergency contraceptive pills would reduce this number by 75 percent, to 20 women.

If you are on any medication that is likely to interfere in metabolism of the emergency contraceptive, it may also result in failure.

But failure chances are pretty low. Hence don’t worry. If you are still concerned, go for IUCD.

I hope I answered queries. Please accept my answer if no more queries.

Regards,

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Hi,

The symptoms you are describing are not related to the Emergency contraceptive (EC)pills. Pregnancy won’t cause these symptoms so soon. Hence don’t worry about pregnancy at this early stage.

Are you looking at it very closely? – If at all there is something, I probably feel it is something focal like some sort of infection or probably due to breast feeds. You may consider visiting your gynecologist for direct examination to confirm the cause.

The tooth ache is also not related to EC pills or pregnancy. If the pain is severe, it may have to be removed. Please see dentist for it.

Do not worry. You are unlikely to be pregnant.

I hope this answers you query. Please accept my answer if no more queries.

Regards,

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