Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills After Intercourse?

Posted on Sat, 13 Dec 2014

Question: Hi .my gf had last period on 30th of october.
we had sex yesterday at 11.30 am,25th november .
she took unwanted 72 at 5 pm .
Today morning we had sex with condom.i tested the condom later by filling some water to check wether it is torn.it was not torn but still i m worried.are there chances of her gettingpregnant?
should she again take a unwanted 72?we would never repeat this mistake in future.please help.Its urgent

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no risk of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I understand your health concerns.
There is nothing to worry as her period time is near so this time is safe in terms of having sexual activity along with that she took emergency contraception too so protection is more enhanced.
Just wait for periods and stay relaxed.
Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (6 minutes later)

Thanks for the quick reply doctor.
i have a query please ans me.
she took the pill yesterday evening as i mentioned and we had sex today in the morning.
We used condom but still i have read on internet even here in this site condom is not fully safe.
should she again take the unwantes 72 or it is not needed.please advise we dnt want to take any risks.i hope u understand my concern.
when she can expect her periods.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no need to take another tablet

Detailed Answer:
You don't need to give her another tablet at all.. Once taken it provides protection for 72 hours and it was already her safe days of the cycle.
Just calm down and relax.
Just wait for her periods as I told you earlier.
Take care.
Regards
Dr Manisha.

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