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How Should Nordette 21 Active Pills Be Taken To Avoid Pregnancy?
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i had unprotected sex about 22 hours ago. I took 4 nordette21 active pills 10 hours ago as an emergency contraceptive. am i doing it right? shall I drink another 4 pills in 2 hours? I was also on a birthcontrol pill but have stopped taking it about 20 days ago. thank you so much.
i had unprotected sex about 22 hours ago. I took 4 nordette21 active pills 10 hours ago as an emergency contraceptive. am i doing it right? shall I drink another 4 pills in 2 hours? I was also on a birthcontrol pill but have stopped taking it about 20 days ago. thank you so much.
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Hi,
It is not advisable to use emergency contraceptive pills without consulting a gynecologist. There is a high risk of withdrawal bleeding, breast tenderness, abdominal cramps, bloating, headache, and vomiting. Birth control pills like Nordette are really good at preventing pregnancy only if you use them correctly. Since you have already taken 4 active pills of Nordette within 22 hours of unprotected sex, take additional 4 pills of Nordette 12 hours later. Please bear in mind that high dose of these pills may cause hormonal imbalance as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is not advisable to use emergency contraceptive pills without consulting a gynecologist. There is a high risk of withdrawal bleeding, breast tenderness, abdominal cramps, bloating, headache, and vomiting. Birth control pills like Nordette are really good at preventing pregnancy only if you use them correctly. Since you have already taken 4 active pills of Nordette within 22 hours of unprotected sex, take additional 4 pills of Nordette 12 hours later. Please bear in mind that high dose of these pills may cause hormonal imbalance as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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