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If ipill is taken on day 1 after unprotected sex, how long does it protect? Am i safe for next 72 hours for unprotected sex? Or should I take another dose?
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I pill is not a contraceptive and its not going to prevent pregnancy. It instead increases risk of Ectopic. Better to take combined oral contraceptive pills
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