Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking An I-pill?

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2016

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Thu, 15 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello I had unprotected sex earlier on 8 of sept and even on 10 as well for which I had taken an I pill on 10 of sept!then I again had unprotected sex on 12 of sept and now I'm worried do I have to take another pill?kindly suggest!!

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Protected

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic. There is nothing to worry as you have taken emergency pill well on time and thus will protect you from unwanted pregnancy.
But in future in case you plan to be sexually active so frequently then adopt a regular method of contraception.
Regards
Dr Manisha

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (13 minutes later)

Mam actually I m so confused I mean I totally understand DAT taking pill WD in 24 hr of having unprotected sex is okay... But even after taking pill having sex within 42 hrs ??? Is it going to benefit in both the ways???? For only this ran m worried m not planned fr any pregnancy... N yes sure we will take care of this from next tum ... M surly going to take am contraception

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is indeed effective

Detailed Answer:
I understand your confusion but yes it is effective for 72 hours prior and 72 hours later too.
basically it causes the lining of uterus hostile for implantation of the baby so is effective for this duration.
Jaut relax and wait for your periods.

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