Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2015

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Wed, 18 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : On 13 nov. We had intimated,but my condom had tor during our course, after 4 hrs a had given her option 72 pill ,her date is on 30th.
Do i need to worry. What will be the symptoms ,that everything is ok and pill had worked ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Chances of pregnancy nil

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Taking emergency contraceptive pill within72 hours of intercourse prevents the pregnancy in 95-98% cases.
I pill induces withdrawal bleeding within7-10 days of its intake.
You cannot exactly detect now that whether I pill has worked or not.
I suggest you not to worry, as chances of pregnancy are almost nil.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (39 minutes later)

If bleeding does not occure after 7-10 days.
What will be done furthur..rather thn consulting doctor or going for pregancy test.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for the periods

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
If bleeding do not occur, then she has to wait for the periods.
If delayed, then a urine pregnancy test has to be done to rule out pregnancy.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

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

In case periods delayed as the date is 30 which last for for 6 days,after how many days we should go for urine pregnancy test ?
What would be the safe duration for abortion from the date to sexual intercourse without complications ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Medical abortion

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, urine pregnancy test can be done one day after missed periods.
Abortion can be done safely by medical method upto 2-3 weeks after missed periods Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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