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I took emergency contraceptive pill immediately after unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Then we had unprotected sex again after 2 hours of taking the pill. Is there any risk of pregnancy?
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Emergency contraceptive pill has a very variable rate of success so there's a chance of pregnancy.
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Wait for your period and if you miss it do a pregnancy test. Use an effective method of contraception to avoid pregnancy
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Emergency pills have a very high failure rate
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Zaheda Aziz
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Ernakulam
The effectiveness of the pill depends on what time of your period cycle you had taken it. If it is taken after the egg release (ovulation) has happened it won't work.
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However, since we can't exactly tell when ovulation occurs, we can take the pill in case of emergency. You can consult me for further contraceptive advice.
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Emergency contraceptive pill shouldn't be used frequently as it has a very high dose of hormone in it (10 times that of regular contraceptive pill). There are other effective methods of contraception.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Risk ia always there .
Emergency pill have high failure rate and pregnancy can happen despite taking the pill
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Dr. Parthvi Patel
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
10 yrs exp
Surat
No risk
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Do urine pregnancy test if missed periods by 6 days
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Do not take emergency contraceptives again
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Don't take medicine again
Wait for next menses
If you miss periods, do pregnancy test
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