Do I Need To Take Emergency Contraceptive?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2020

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Question : Hi,
After having my period, I started a new pack of Vienva birth control pills on 7/25. On 7/26, I had unprotected sex and then missed a pill. I normally take my pill at 8pm, I took it instead at 11am on 7/27. Do I need to take emergency contraceptive?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is best to take emergency contraception

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your health question

Since you missed a pill and had unprotected sex, it is best to take emergency contraception to avoid pregnancy.
Take Plan B emergency contraceptive within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Continue birth control pills as per schedule.

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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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