How Long Does The Effect Of I-pill Last?

Posted on Sat, 14 Nov 2015

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Sat, 14 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : I took an I-pill yesterday at 7 PM, and had unprotected sex at 7 in the morning today, do I need to take another I-pill? Please suggest a medicine to avoid pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need to take any other pill

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
No dear no need to take any other pill.
Just wait for your periods now.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (8 minutes later)

Thank you ma'am.
So having unprotected sex after taking a pill within 72 hours will not cause any problem?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes safe

Detailed Answer:
No problem at all as ipill has high dose progesterone which causes certain changes in uterine lining that it becomes unfavorable for the baby to survive and thus us effective for 72 hours.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (6 hours later)

Okay :) Thank you so much. It was of great help.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar