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Can Intake Of I Pill Post Unprotected Sex Prevent Pregnancy?

Hi One of my frnd had sex vth her bf vthout precaution later realized it wz 12th day aftwe her periods.does any chances of getting pregnent?next day she took ipill tab one tab does she need to take again? Please advise shez much worried shez 30yr single
posted on Thu, 7 May 2015
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Taken as early as possible but within 72 hours of unprotected penetrative sex, the post coital or emergency contraceptive I Pills can prevent unwanted pregnancy.
The efficacy in preventing unwanted pregnancy is between 60-95%

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Can Intake Of I Pill Post Unprotected Sex Prevent Pregnancy?

Hi Thanks for posting your query/ Taken as early as possible but within 72 hours of unprotected penetrative sex, the post coital or emergency contraceptive I Pills can prevent unwanted pregnancy. The efficacy in preventing unwanted pregnancy is between 60-95% Hope this answers your query.