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Will I Be Pregnant Even After Taking Pills After Sex?
hi, i am taking a pill only after i had sex which i think i was fertile, is there a possibility of pregnancy since i took the pill after we had sex. last dec, i had my menstruation dec 2 then we had sex around dec 22 or 23. now, i am afraid that i might be pregnant since i still dont have my monthly period. but i am continuously taking the pill
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Tue, 14 Jan 2014
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Tue, 14 Jan 2014
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Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Hello ma'am and welcome.
taking the pill within the first 24 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse provides you with 98% protection from conception.
I think this number is safe enough to assume that you shall be protected from pregnancy.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
taking the pill within the first 24 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse provides you with 98% protection from conception.
I think this number is safe enough to assume that you shall be protected from pregnancy.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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