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Could Having Unprotected Sex Followed By Intake Of Emergency Pill Within 72 Hours Prevent Pregnancy?

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hello
i had unprotected sex on wednessday bt did not take an emergency contraceptive pill because da due date fr my periods was saturday(today) but den when i did not get my periods today i got scared and took an ipill.. i took it within 72 hours though. is der any chance that i maybe pregnant?
Thu, 15 May 2014
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I really appreciate your concern look no method is hundred per cent give you protection against the pregnancy, even after taking the pill within 72 hours chances would be there for pregnancy, because this agent disturb the hormone but may not prevent the fertilization of ovum for sure, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice day.
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Could Having Unprotected Sex Followed By Intake Of Emergency Pill Within 72 Hours Prevent Pregnancy?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern look no method is hundred per cent give you protection against the pregnancy, even after taking the pill within 72 hours chances would be there for pregnancy, because this agent disturb the hormone but may not prevent the fertilization of ovum for sure, hope this information helps you, take care and have nice day.