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Unprotected Sex, Forgot To Take Pill On Second Day. Will This Increase Chance Of Pregnancy?

friday night i had unprotected sex with my fiance, and end up bying the postinor pill sunday and i took the first pill sunday night. i was to take the 2nd one 12;00 today however i got really caught with work and other stuff i completely forget, it was just a while ago when i look in my purse i remember and take, it how much does this increase pregnancy and wat do u think will happen? wat should i do
Tue, 19 Nov 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Usually emergency contraceptive pills to be taken within 72 hours of the unprotected intercourse.
The second dose to be taken within 24 hours of the first dose.
Generally emergency contraceptive pills are having around 87% of success rate.
With delay in time, the efficacy will decrease.
But at present nothing can be done.
Wait till your expected date of periods.
If you miss the periods, go for blood test for pregnancy.
If the test comes negative, no need to worry.
If the test comes positive, consult gynecologist once and go for ultrasound.
If you want to terminate the pregnancy, you can proceed according to the gestational age with your doctor's advice.
Take care.
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Unprotected Sex, Forgot To Take Pill On Second Day. Will This Increase Chance Of Pregnancy?

Hi, Thanks for the query. Usually emergency contraceptive pills to be taken within 72 hours of the unprotected intercourse. The second dose to be taken within 24 hours of the first dose. Generally emergency contraceptive pills are having around 87% of success rate. With delay in time, the efficacy will decrease. But at present nothing can be done. Wait till your expected date of periods. If you miss the periods, go for blood test for pregnancy. If the test comes negative, no need to worry. If the test comes positive, consult gynecologist once and go for ultrasound. If you want to terminate the pregnancy, you can proceed according to the gestational age with your doctor s advice. Take care.