Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hi doctor,
We have a regular contraceptive pill and an emergency contraceptive pill. I-pill is an emergency contraceptive pill. What is the difference between them? Which one is taken after unprotected sex to avoid pregnancy?
Hi,
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A regular pill has to be taken regularly for 21 days daily without any gap, and then they are stopped for a week (for periods). Again, they are retaken for 21 days. It can be taken for two to three years together. At that time, you have to avoid pregnancy. I-pill has to be consumed within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. All these are low dose pills with minimum side effects.
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