I have PCOS and had unprotected sex. Are there chances of me being pregnant?
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am 24 years old. I am a PCOS patient. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on the expected day of my period and took an I-pill on the next morning, within 12 hours. I have not had any withdrawal bleeding. We had unprotected sex again in an interval two days. Do I need to take I-pill again? Since I am a PCOS patient and have delayed ovulation, are there any chances of me being pregnant? Kindly help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Yes, for now, you need to take I-pill to avoid getting pregnant within 72 hours preferably within 12 hours. But, emergency contraception is not to be taken on a regular basis as it has progesterone and as you have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), there is already a long follicular phase (first phase of the cycle). You should consult a gynecologist for regular contraception like low dose oral contraceptive pills as they even help in PCOS and regularising the cycle.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your reply. I had this impression that if you take I-pill its effect will go on for three to five days. I am a bit apprehensive because it will mess up my periods. Is there any other option or do I need to take the pill again?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Yes, the effect of I-pill lasts even up to five days. But, the efficacy decreases and so chances of contraception failures are high. As it is in this cycle, there are chances if you take another pill then it might get your period earlier (withdrawal bleed) and then from the second day you can start regular OCP.
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