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About contraceptive pills
I had my periods from 5th October to 9th October. I had an unprotected intercourse on 12th and took the unwanted 72 pill on 16th October. Will the pill be effective ??
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Dr. Reena Kawatra
Gynecologist
39 yrs exp
Gurgaon
No the pill will not be effective as it needs to be taken within 72 hrs of unprotected sex ,however now u just need to wait until Ur period date and do a pregnancy test in case ur periods get delayed,for any further information or assistance you may get back to us.
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