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Had sex 12 days after my periods and had an I-pill. Will I get pregnant?

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Had sex 12 days after my periods and had an I-pill. Will I get pregnant?

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Published At December 30, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 26 year old female. I had my period on 21st and had unprotected sex 12 days later. The next day I took an I-pill. Then, I have had unprotected sex three to four times in the last four days. What are the chances of me getting pregnant? What can I do to prevent pregnancy now? Should I take another I-pill or some other I-pill? I understand that I should be more careful about this from now on.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If you have regular monthly menses, then mostly you will not have any problem. The second thing is that after four days you cannot do much more. If you have intercourse three to four times in the last four days, then you should have taken precautions or tablets before and not after four days. Now, you have to wait for your period to come. One positive thing is that, if you have regular monthly period, then your expected period is around the next two days.The last 10 days before menses are coming in safe period and you do not have chance of pregnancy if you have unprotected sex during this time.

You can go to the doctor and ask for copper-T as emergency contraception today only. It can be placed up to five days after sex. It inhibits implantation of pregnancy. Also, there is no study if you take I-pill for two times in one cycle will be effective or not. So, it is not that easy and also, it can disturb your cycle for at least one or two cycles. Either go for the copper-T or wait for your period for more than four to five days. If you did not get period, then do a urine pregnancy test. If that is negative, then wait for sometime. If that is positive, then you will need early termination. Have protected sex and stay safe. I-pill is emergency contraception and it is not like you can take whenever you like.

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

Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai
Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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