Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking I-pill Within 24 Hours Of Intercourse?

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2015

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Fri, 16 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doctor,

Me and my wife had a unprotected sex 14th night and she taken the I-pill in 15th Morning around 10'o clock.
Still there is no actions of the tablets.

Is there any specific time for tablet to work? Her monthly period cycle is 17 to 20th. Last she go her periods on 17th, This time she telling there is no symptoms like that.
Please help to clarify.

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Very less risk of preganncy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
There is no way that you can see the action of the pill.
Generally when taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex, it is 95 % effective in preventing a pregnancy.
Also, it can cause delay in periods.
So please relax, as such the date on which you had unprotected sex was close to her next period, so chances of ovulation are very low.
I do not think there is any risk of pregnancy here.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (6 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX

You mean to say, The periods will be delayed now?

Or she need to have a another i-pill?

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
THe periods might be delayed, as a side effect of the I pill
It is a possibility.
There is no need for taking another I pill, it will cause many side effects and will provide no added benefit.
Take care.
You can contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (34 hours later)

Hi Doctor,

Still, there is no working from the tablet.. usually how long it will take for tablet to work on the things??

She is very serious about periods now..... please suggest.

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will work, dont worry, you cannot see it working.

Detailed Answer:
What do you mean by working of the tablet ?
You cannot see the working of the tablet in any manner.
The pill in fact can cause delay in periods, that is a known side effect.
So there is no reason to worry.
Hope you can clarify further about your doubt.
Nobody can see this pill working, it works inside the body.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (21 hours later)

Hi doctor,

Thanks for your feedback...will wait for the proceedings.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, please do that.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, just wait for her period, it might be delayed due to the I pill.
Else please take a pregnancy test 15 days after the act of unprotected sex.
You can contact me directly anytime, using the following link =
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.

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