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How Effective Is Postpone 72 In Preventing Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 29 Sep 2014

Question: me and my gf had sex about hours after she took postpone 72. Is she safe? It was unprotected sex.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello sir thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes emergency pill is very effective in prevention of pregnancy and is successful in around 95% of cases with unprotected sexual encounter.
So there is nothing to worry and just keep a check on her periods.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (4 hours later)

But sex was done after taking the pill. Does the pill work that way? I am very tensed! Does she need to take another pill?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
There is no need to take another pills.
It works for sex done 72 hours before and 72 hours after the sexual activity.
It is quite effective so don't be anxious.
I understand your state of mind but take my words that all you need now is to keep a check on her periods.
All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar