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How Can Unwanted Pregnancy Be Prevented?

Good morning, I am a 28 yrs old woman, married but not ready for a child yet, I had sex, with my husband yesterday and it was the 6th day of my unsafe period,two hours later I used a contraceptive (postinor 2) but I m not ready to risk anything, is there something else I could do? Its just one day old. Thanks Doc
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Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
Post coital pills are effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. This agents are quite effective.
But if you are not planning to be pregnant, it is advised to use other method of contraception like condom or OCP.
Hope this helps
Take care
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How Can Unwanted Pregnancy Be Prevented?

Hi Welcome I have gone through your query. Post coital pills are effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. This agents are quite effective. But if you are not planning to be pregnant, it is advised to use other method of contraception like condom or OCP. Hope this helps Take care