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Had Unsafe Sex. Taken Excessive Amount Of Birth Control. Will It Prevent Pregnancy?

Hi! I'm not on birth control and I had sex last night and the condom broke and I'm really scared now. I took 6 of my old birth control pills I had left over because I don't want to be pregnant. Will this help? I don't have enough money for the morning after pill and someone told me taking so many of my old birth control pills will help.
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Hi.
Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.

Since you say that the 6 pills are 'your' old birth control pills, I presume that you are aware if they are hormonal pills or sugar pills. Also it is highly improper to take all 6 tablets at the same time as they may result in side effects and also can "delay" your periods causing more anxiety.

The morning after pills contain mainly progesterone at a high dose whereas the birth control pills contain both estrogen and progesterone and so both are different in action.

It is doubtful to say if the pills will be effective as you have not mentioned how old they are. If they are too old then the hormonal effect may not be there. Even if it is successful this time please do not repeat such practice again as it is harmful.

I hope this is useful to you.
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Had Unsafe Sex. Taken Excessive Amount Of Birth Control. Will It Prevent Pregnancy?

Hi. Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic. Since you say that the 6 pills are your old birth control pills, I presume that you are aware if they are hormonal pills or sugar pills. Also it is highly improper to take all 6 tablets at the same time as they may result in side effects and also can delay your periods causing more anxiety. The morning after pills contain mainly progesterone at a high dose whereas the birth control pills contain both estrogen and progesterone and so both are different in action. It is doubtful to say if the pills will be effective as you have not mentioned how old they are. If they are too old then the hormonal effect may not be there. Even if it is successful this time please do not repeat such practice again as it is harmful. I hope this is useful to you.