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Will taking I-pill 48 hours after unprotected sex be effective?

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Dr. Neha Rathod

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Published At July 28, 2018
Reviewed AtFebruary 16, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had unprotected sex and took I-pill after 48 hours. Will it work? I do not think ejaculation happened. However, I am nervous.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt, then get back to me.

Take care.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I am really worried. Getting no sleep at all. Also, I could not experience any side effects other than little cramps in the lower abdomen. My period should come around in a few days. So, there is not at all any chance, right? I am worried.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, definitely there is no chance of pregnancy. You can expect a bit of early or delayed periods.

Take care.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

So as I told you that my period was due around this time, the news is that I got it tonight. So, I want to ask again, is it completely okay and normal?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it is safe and normal. Now you can be doubly sure that there is no chance of pregnancy. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I wanted to know is there any chance that someone can have period, as well as be pregnant. I was searching the net, and I got worried by the search results. My bleeding is okay, not too heavy, but enough to fill a sanitary pad.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Once you have a period with a normal flow, there is no chance of pregnancy. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt, get a blood test for pregnancy done to ensure you are not pregnant.

Do get back to me with reports so I can guide you further.

Take care

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am getting that done. Will attach it with the next reply. Before that, let me tell you that I had intercourse on the 18th. So, if I take that I had my period on the 27th and also that I always have it on time for 28 days, then I had ovulation on the 13th or 14th. So, I had sex four to five days after ovulation.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hello,

Since you had your periods, there is no chance of pregnancy.

Please attach the report so that you do not have a doubt.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Neha Rathod
Dr. Neha Rathod

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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