Is Pregnancy Possible Through Unprotected Intercourse?

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015

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Tue, 13 Oct 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi ,am 19 year old.. I had unprotected sex 2 days ago.I am scared that I would get pregnant . what can I do..

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
emergency pill will be needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I would like to know the date of your last menstrual period and your usual cycle length and regularity.
In case it was your mid cycle two days back then you will need to take emergency pill to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
Waiting for your response.
Regards
Dr Manisha

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 minutes later)

29 sept 2015
Usually 28 days but varies sometimes.
Can u suggest some medicines..
Some thing other than Emergency pill

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mid cycle coitus so emergency pill is must

Detailed Answer:
Sorry to tell you that it is your exact mid cycle and thus you will need to take emergency pill so as to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
No other method to avoid it available except this one

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (4 minutes later)

OK..can u suggest some emergency pills .because tomorrow would be end of 3rd day

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take it within 72 hours

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear it needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse so take it as soon as possible.
There are many pills available like unwanted 72 and ipill.

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