Suggest Ways To Avoid Pregnancy After Sex

Posted on Mon, 19 Sep 2016

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Mon, 19 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : I'm 18 years old , had unprotected sex yesterday for not more than a minute ..
period cycle is 21 days got my periods on 6 of sept , is it required,safe and effective to take unwanted 72 ?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can take pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about possibility of pregnancy.

There is possibility of pregnancy as your ovulation is likely now.

I suggest you take the emergency contraceptive pill soon to avoid risk of pregnancy. It is safe and effective.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (4 minutes later)

I searched a lot about the side effects of this particular contraceptive unwanted 72 and I am terribly worried , havnt ever consumed it before and will never want to consume it again .. but for this time , is it safe to consume this pill ?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is safe to consumer the pill.

Side effects do exist but are manageable. Avoiding pregnancy risk is more important now.

Regards

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