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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking I-pill 5 Days After Unprotected Sex?
Question: Hi I had unprotected sex for 3 continous days and then on 5th day took Ipill. Is there any chance that I will get pregnant. We count 72 hours from 1st intercourse or as last 3rd day. I should have taken ipill between 3rd day or from 3rd day of intercourse we count as 72 hours. Pl guide
Brief Answer:
Within 72 hours of the first intercourse
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
To prevent pregnancy, i pill should be taken within 72 hours of the unprotected intercourse.
The i pill should have been taken within 72 hours, counted from the timing of the first intercourse.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Within 72 hours of the first intercourse
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
To prevent pregnancy, i pill should be taken within 72 hours of the unprotected intercourse.
The i pill should have been taken within 72 hours, counted from the timing of the first intercourse.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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