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Contraceptive Pill

Contraceptive pills are hormonal tablets used to prevent pregnancy. They are 99.9% effective and are taken orally. Contraceptive pills are commercially available in two forms, combination pills that contain synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone hormones, and mini-pills which only contain progesterone.

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Took unwanted 72 after having an unprotected sex. Will I be pregnant?

Query: Dear Doctor, I had unprotected sex. She took unwanted 72 within 12 hours. Will she be pregnant? In case she becomes pregnant, suggest any options other than abortion.  Read Full »


Dr. Gowrimeena

Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query at icliniq. You have taken emergency contraception as advised. That is very good. 99% of the times this will work well, but her menstrual period may be delayed. At this point you do not have to do anything. If the periods are delayed more than a week then you ha...  Read Full »

Will harmoni-f pill prevent pregnancy after having an unprotected sex?

Query: Dear Doctor, Will harmoni-f pill prevent pregnancy if taken continuously before and after having an unprotected sex?  Read Full »


Dr. Gowrimeena

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Harmoni-F is a contraceptive or birth control pill that needs to be taken daily to give the desired contraceptive effect. It is not an emergency pill as you have been thinking.  Please use additional protection to avoid unplanned pregnancies. If you have any further que...  Read Full »

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