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Is I-pill Effective To Avoid Pregnancy?

i had unprotected sex with my bf last afternoon 4,, it was 1st time for both,, and we went 3 round.... i took I PILL at morning 3 am. will it work?? does i need to take another pill or that will work? still now i didn t feel any side effect, so does it mean the pill had failed??? please help me..
Thu, 25 Jun 2020
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Hello,

As you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill within the 12 hours of unprotected intercourse, you can expect around 95% of protection from the pregnancy according to manufacturers.

No need of second pill according to your history. You may not have any immediate side effects after taking the pill sometimes.

But the emergency contraceptive pill because of the high progesterone levels in it can alter your menstrual cycle.

If you have taken in the first half of the menstrual cycle you can get early onset of withdrawal bleeding or if you have taken in the second half of the menstrual cycle there is possibility of delay in the onset of withdrawal bleeding.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri SR
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Is I-pill Effective To Avoid Pregnancy?

Hello, As you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill within the 12 hours of unprotected intercourse, you can expect around 95% of protection from the pregnancy according to manufacturers. No need of second pill according to your history. You may not have any immediate side effects after taking the pill sometimes. But the emergency contraceptive pill because of the high progesterone levels in it can alter your menstrual cycle. If you have taken in the first half of the menstrual cycle you can get early onset of withdrawal bleeding or if you have taken in the second half of the menstrual cycle there is possibility of delay in the onset of withdrawal bleeding. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Sree Gouri SR