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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Nordette After Intercourse?

Hi I have an irregular period from 28 day turned 35, last menstrual period was Feb 15-21. According to my app, ovulation is on mar8. Had sex on mar3, after 17hrs took ECP Nordette 4 pills @mar4 12:40pm, 4 pills again mar5 12:40am. Experienced side effects are nausea, headaches, low grade fever, today is 4th day, im scared.. what are the chances I m pregnant?
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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Hello Dear. Generally emergency contraceptive is very effective. It will prevent pregnancy in 90% of cases. But we cannot say 100%. Hence if you have any doubt the best way to solve is do an Urine pregnancy test. If it comes negative then you are not pregnant. You need not worry then,

Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you.
All the best
With warm regards
Dr Sanjay Kini
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Nordette After Intercourse?

Hello Dear. Generally emergency contraceptive is very effective. It will prevent pregnancy in 90% of cases. But we cannot say 100%. Hence if you have any doubt the best way to solve is do an Urine pregnancy test. If it comes negative then you are not pregnant. You need not worry then, Hope i have answered your question. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions. I ll be glad to help you. All the best With warm regards Dr Sanjay Kini