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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Oral Contraceptive Pills?

i had my period on 28may and had unprotected sex in 29 and took ecc within 72 hrs the first i took after 40hrs and the next atfer 12hrs. i also has unprotected sex on 18th and too ecc(p2 immediately are their chances that i could be pregnant coz my period have not yet come it now 3 days
Mon, 25 Nov 2019
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Hello,

Emergency contraception (EC) can prevent up to over 95% of pregnancies when taken within 5 days after intercourse.

EC can be used in the following situations: unprotected intercourse, concerns about possible contraceptive failure, incorrect use of contraceptives, and sexual assault if without contraception coverage.

Emergency contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy by preventing or delaying ovulation and they do not induce an abortion.

Drugs used for emergency contraception do not harm future fertility. There is no delay in the return to fertility after taking ECPs.

So, to answer your query there is a probability of pregnancy even after taking EC, so, to confirm your doubt you should get a Pregnancy test done and consult a doctor if your periods are delayed even after negative contraceptive pills.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kalpajit Banik, Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Oral Contraceptive Pills?

Hello, Emergency contraception (EC) can prevent up to over 95% of pregnancies when taken within 5 days after intercourse. EC can be used in the following situations: unprotected intercourse, concerns about possible contraceptive failure, incorrect use of contraceptives, and sexual assault if without contraception coverage. Emergency contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy by preventing or delaying ovulation and they do not induce an abortion. Drugs used for emergency contraception do not harm future fertility. There is no delay in the return to fertility after taking ECPs. So, to answer your query there is a probability of pregnancy even after taking EC, so, to confirm your doubt you should get a Pregnancy test done and consult a doctor if your periods are delayed even after negative contraceptive pills. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kalpajit Banik, Emergency Medicine Specialist