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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Contraceptive Pills?

Hi, I had sex with my boyfriend at the 9th day of my period he did not cum inside me. However, it was just the precum I also took ecp within 18 hours. both the tablets. its been three days now. But I still feel bloated and nausiatic. who long will it last ? Could I be pregnant?
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
It appears from your description that you have done the right thing by taking emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Since the pill is hormonal preparation, it may cause certain side effects temporarily like bloating and nausea, which should settle down over a period of time.
The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing withdrawal bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake.
In case the bleeding does not happen by 3 weeks, you need to take a urine pregnancy test and seek medical attention promptly.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Ashakiran S's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
It appears from your description that you have taken emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Abdominal bloating and nausea are certain side effects which could be caused by pill, which is temporary and should settle down with time.
The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing withdrawal bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake.
In case the bleeding does not happen by 3 weeks, you need to take a urine pregnancy test and seek medical attention promptly.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Contraceptive Pills?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. It appears from your description that you have done the right thing by taking emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Since the pill is hormonal preparation, it may cause certain side effects temporarily like bloating and nausea, which should settle down over a period of time. The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing withdrawal bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake. In case the bleeding does not happen by 3 weeks, you need to take a urine pregnancy test and seek medical attention promptly. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.