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2025-05-28 04:27:57
Had unprotected sex during ovulation but had emergency contraceptive pill within 12 hrs will it help to avoid unwanted pregnancy
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The effects of emergency contraceptive pills is variable so while it may not be totally effective but the best option right now. Until you get withdrawal bleed you can't be sure.

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Emergency contraceptive pill efficacy rate is 90%. So there might be 10% chance that you might get pregnant.
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Be cautious till the next period comes and consult local gynaecologist immediately if u don’t get your periods.

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It will delay the ovulation but it cannot prevent already formed pregnancy. Overall effectivity is up to 70%

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May not Prevention is always before the act Emergency contraceptive pills have a high failure rate

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Pill has. high failure rate so do pregnancy test if you miss your period date

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