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Is It Possible To Get Pregnant Despite Taking I Pill Within 24 Hours Of Intercourse?

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2015

Question: Took two morning after pills. Can I be pregnant? Please help, please!
My periods go finished on 29th Aug. That was the day it got cleared. On 3rd Sep, I met my bf. We did a lot of foreplay and he inserted in me 3 times with just 1-2 strokes every time and pulled out. Still being safer, I took two iPills within an hour of the act. After that, he didn't insert in me again but used his finger only.

1) After using two iPills in one hour of the act(though we are 99% sure, he didn't finish in me) , what are my chances of getting pregantn?

2) I used two pills. I know it's not required to use two but being worried, I used two. does that effect in the working of the pills?

3) How do I know that the pill worked? It's 4th Sep only today. What can I do to confirm that the pill has worked? Shall I get a blood test done?

Please help, really worried!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Almost nil chances of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The i pill should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, and the two pills should be taken 12 hours apart.
1. The chances of pregnancy are very low as there was no ejaculation inside the vagina, and you have taken i pill within one hour.
2. No, using two pills do effect in the working of pills.
3. The effectivenss of the pill cannot be detected so early, either by blood or urine test. You have to wait for your periods and then do the pregnancy test, if they are delayed.
I suggest you not to worry, as chances of pregnancy are almost nil in your case.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Thanks Dr Deepti!

Few questions, please bear with me.

1) I didn't understand what you meant by 2 pills to be used? I took two pills together, does that make the pills ineffective or more effective ?

2) Wasn't it my safe period as I had finished periods on 29th Aug only?

I am just more worried after reading the reply. PLease help!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not panic

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, be calm and do not panic. I am there to help you.
1. Using two pills together makes the i pill more effective in preventing the pregnancy.
2. Yes, you had sexual intercourse in the safe period of your cycle, and that is why I am very sure that there are almost nil chances of pregnancy.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Thanks dr Deepti!

1) It's 4th sep and it's almost 36 hours now. Can I take one more pill tomorrow morning? How will it effect?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No further pill is needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, No further pill is needed.
Even if you want to take another pill tomorrow, it will have no effect on the contraceptive efficacy of the pills you have taken previously.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct query to me on health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Thanks dr. But it's still going to be 48 hours tomorrow morning. Won't 3rd pill be more effective in getting the slim chances removed , especially when I am on my safe period?

2) How can I check if the pills worked? I am feeling no effect still on my body. Don't I get bleeding or something cos of pills taken?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Spotting or bleeding occurs within 7-10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes you can take the 3rd pill for being doubly sure.
The bleeding or spotting due to i pill occurs within 7-10 days of taking the pill, so you should wait for one week.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Thanks Dr! I shall take it tomorrow.

1) Does taking 3 pills have any side effects like too much bleeding or anything else that I need to be worried about?

2) What is "withdrawal bleeding" due to iPill? I have read about it just now and I would appreciate if you can explain to me.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.
1. Taking three pills can have side effect of prolonged spotting or delaying the next expected periods by 2-3 weeks.
2. Withdrawal bleeding due to I pill is the bleeding that occurs after the intake of I pill due to hormonal changes caused by the I pill which prevents the pregnancy to occur.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Thanks for the answer dr. So should I take 3rd pill or not? I know I am just going in circles and thanks so mch to you for being so patient and answering my silly questions. I have had two pills already and I was on 4th day after my period. Should I go for the 3rd pill? I am just being worried so much!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can take

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I am always there to solve your health queries.
You can take the third pill tomorrow to be doubly sure, and nullify any chances of pregnancy.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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