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Should I Take Emergency Contraceptive To Prevent Pregnancy?

hello doc i had unprotected sex on day 10 of my menstrual cycle which is of 28 days. Should i take emergency contraceptive to prevent pregnancy? Semen was ejaculated outside the vagina. I had undergone elective MTP last year. Does taking emergency contraceptive effect future fertility? Pls help me.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

If you don't want a baby now you can take a contraceptive, taking OCP's once only cannot cause infertility intact. There are very fewer chances of infertility, for next time I suggest you opt for non-hormonal contraceptives like condoms and rings.

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

Regards,
Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
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Should I Take Emergency Contraceptive To Prevent Pregnancy?

Hi, If you don t want a baby now you can take a contraceptive, taking OCP s once only cannot cause infertility intact. There are very fewer chances of infertility, for next time I suggest you opt for non-hormonal contraceptives like condoms and rings. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist