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Can I Get Pregnant After Taking 'next Choice' Pills?

I had unprotected sex on Monday. I purchased Next Choice at the store and took one pill yesterday as instructed at 10:00pm. I went to work and forgot to take the pill at 10:00am (12 hrs after I took the first one) so I ended up taking it around 12:00pm instead. Is there a chance that since I took the second pill two hrs late I can get pregnant?
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

As you might be aware that when emergency contraceptive pills are taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex act, it works to prevent pregnancy in most of the cases.

As you have consumed the pills within 24 to 72 hours, you need not worry about the pregnancy. Delay of 2 hours in taking the second pill will not cause failure to prevent the pregnancy.

You need to wait patiently for the withdrawal bleeding. Once you get withdrawal bleeding, it will confirm that you are not pregnant.

I hope this answer helps you . Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Can I Get Pregnant After Taking 'next Choice' Pills?

Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. As you might be aware that when emergency contraceptive pills are taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex act, it works to prevent pregnancy in most of the cases. As you have consumed the pills within 24 to 72 hours, you need not worry about the pregnancy. Delay of 2 hours in taking the second pill will not cause failure to prevent the pregnancy. You need to wait patiently for the withdrawal bleeding. Once you get withdrawal bleeding, it will confirm that you are not pregnant. I hope this answer helps you . Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar