Is A Single Dose Of I Pill Effective?

Posted on Thu, 21 Aug 2014

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Thu, 21 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello. I had unprotected sex a few hours back. I am planning to take an I pill in a few hours. My last period was on 11.8.14. And the prev period was 10.7.14. Is one I pill enough or shud I take one more tomorrow?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need of second dose

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam. Thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes single shot of ipill will suffice to prevent pregnancy.
No need of second dose.
Just wait for your period then.
And from next cycle onwards start using condom or a regular method of contraception.
All the best.

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