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Does Taking Morning After Pill During Pregnancy Harm The Fetus?

I was taking tetralydal prescribed for acne. During sexual intercourse our condom split. I took the morning after pill two days after. It s now been 2.5 weeks since and I have taken a pregnancy test showing i am positive. I have not taken the tablets since the unplanned sex. I m worried about the foetus
Mon, 22 Aug 2016
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No, morning after pill will not harm your developing fetus. Morning after pill is not known to cause any fetal birth defect after failure of emergency contraception. So relax and don’t worry. You must have stopped Tetralysal which you had been using for treatment of acne. If not, then immediately stop using it. Tetralysal is known to cause fetal birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Do not take any medicine unless suggested by your obstetrician. Many medicines are known to cause fetal birth defects if used during pregnancy, for which you might not be aware. Take medicines if suggested by your obstetrician.
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Does Taking Morning After Pill During Pregnancy Harm The Fetus?

No, morning after pill will not harm your developing fetus. Morning after pill is not known to cause any fetal birth defect after failure of emergency contraception. So relax and don’t worry. You must have stopped Tetralysal which you had been using for treatment of acne. If not, then immediately stop using it. Tetralysal is known to cause fetal birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Do not take any medicine unless suggested by your obstetrician. Many medicines are known to cause fetal birth defects if used during pregnancy, for which you might not be aware. Take medicines if suggested by your obstetrician. Thanks