Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Oral Contraceptive Pill?

Posted on Sun, 13 Mar 2016

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Question : Hi my age is 21.im having prb of irregular periods due to polycystic overis.so because of this i hav excess if bleeding during periods.so last time when i got my period ,doctor suggested me to take elestron from the 5th day of my period so ive started using it,after using it ,on my 13th day i hav sex without protection.so ive taken nowill pill within 7hrs frm having sex so will that be ok for preventing me frm gettng pregnancy or shud i take any other mesuree.can i continue using elestron now r shuld i stop using it.pls suggest me..

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I pill prevents the pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
If you have taken I pill within24 hours of unprotected intercourse, then the chances of pregnancy are extremely rare.
However, you should stop the elestron tablets for the rest of the cycle.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (43 minutes later)

Within how many days can i get my next periods?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Within 7-10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you will get your withdrawal bleeding within7-10 days of taking I pill.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (10 hours later)

As i have taken nowill within 24hours from having sex,will tgat nowill pill wirk for sure?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Emergency contraceptive pill taken within24 hours prevents the pregnancy in 98% cases.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina