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Can Intake Next Choice A Safe Way To Act As A Contraceptive?

My last period was April 1. I had protected sex on April 14. On Friday night (April 18) around 10pm, I had unprotected sex for a few minutes and then we used a condom. The next night (April 19) we did the same thing around the same time. He said he couldn t finish that night. The next day (April 20) I decided to take Next Choice One Dose around 7pm just to be safe. I have not had any side effects, which is good. My next period is scheduled for April 29th, according to my period tracker app. I have read EC pills can cause your period to come later than usual. I am just worried it won t work. This is my first time using EC pills. I have read good reviews about Next Choice and I am trying to relax.
Fri, 3 Feb 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I do understand your pain and discomfort.
As per your history if you are taking ,take one pill after unprotected sex within 72 hours and take another pill after 12 hours.It can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill but once ovum has been fertilized it can not do any thing.For it we need other medications.
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks
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Can Intake Next Choice A Safe Way To Act As A Contraceptive?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history if you are taking ,take one pill after unprotected sex within 72 hours and take another pill after 12 hours.It can be used as an emergency contraceptive pill but once ovum has been fertilized it can not do any thing.For it we need other medications. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks