What Would Be The Latest Time You Can I Can Use Pregnancy Avoiding Pills?

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2018

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Question : Hi. I would like to ask about pregnancy and pills to avoid it. What would be the latest time you can I can use pregnancy pills to avoid it? Are there high chances of getting pregnant even if released outside vagina?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Within 72 hours

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

1) Pregnancy avoiding pills need to be taken within 72 hours of having sexual intercourse.

2) If sperms are released outside the vagina, there are no chances of pregnancy.

3) Latest time you can use pills is within 72 hours after having sexual intercourse.

Let me know if you need any more help.
Regards

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