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Emergency Contraceptive Pill

As the name suggests, the tablets that are used to prevent unwanted pregnancy after unprotected intercourse is called emergency contraceptive pills (ECP). They can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. Generally, ECP contains Levonorgestrel or Ulipristal acetate.

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Can you explain the difference between regular contraceptive pill and ECP?

Query: 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?  Read Full »

Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana

Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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...  Read Full »

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