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What could be done to prevent pregnancy after protected sex?

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Hello doctor,

I had unprotected intercourse this morning. But, I am not sure whether I had ejaculated inside. Should my partner take a contraceptive? She is having PCOD. Kindly advice.
Answered by Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran

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Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 36 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Karnataka University in 1988. He then did his DA from the University of Mysore in 1991. He then completed his DGO from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai in 2008. He is currently working at Andro and Gynecare Clinic, Cochin, Kerala.

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Hi,

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If she is in her ovulation period then better to take an emergency contraceptive pill. Ovulation occurs 14 days prior to the expected menses. Imagine her periods is of 28 days then unsafe days are from 11th day of menses to 20th day. Ovulation is unpredictable as the cycles of menses. So, such a long unsafe period for extra safety. If you had sex before 11 days and after 20 days of first menstrual day then chances of pregnancy are very less. You need not take I-pill. If not then take I-pill at the earliest.

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Published At March 7, 2017
Reviewed At April 23, 2024

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MBBS

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Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 36 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Karnataka University in 1988. He then did his DA from the University of Mysore in 1991. He then completed his DGO from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai in 2008. He is currently working at Andro and Gynecare Clinic, Cochin, Kerala.

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Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair Bhaskaran is a well-experienced Obstetrics and Gynecologist with 36 years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Karnataka University in 1988. He then did his DA from the University of Mysore in 1991. He then completed his DGO from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Mumbai in 2008. He is currently working at Andro and Gynecare Clinic, Cochin, Kerala.

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