How Long Does Norifam Take To Show Effect?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jan 2016

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Question : Had unprotected sex during menstruation( 5thday), next day i had my norifam shot. Will norifam take effect immediately? Can pregnancy be avoided?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Emergency contraception

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Norifam shot do not acts immediately after injecting.
I will suggest you to take emergency contraception within72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
However, chances of pregnancy are very low by unprotected intercourse on 5 th day of periods.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (23 minutes later)

Its past 72hours after the date of unorotected sex which is XXXXXXX 23. Can i still catch up on jan28?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not effective after 72 hours of unprotected intercourse

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, emergency contraceptive pills are not effective in preventing pregnancy after72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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