Dr. Sameer Kumar
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hello doctor,
We are a newly married couple and had sex two days back without any prevention for pregnancy. Could you please suggest any prevention tablet which can prevent the pregnancy after sex without any side effects?
Hello,
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If you wish for emergency contraception then you can opt for an emergency contraceptive pill like I-pill or Unwanted 72 (single dose), which is to be taken within 72 hours post intercourse to prevent any unplanned pregnancy. Post intake, the withdrawal bleeding usually starts in next 5 to 7 days and it indicates that she is pregnancy safe. The most common side effect which this pill has is delayed next 1 to 2 cycles and often mild headache and lower abdominal pain due to its progesterone effects. However, this can be controlled by increasing water intake. Also, until withdrawal bleed is seen, please follow barrier contraception.
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