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Emergency contraceptive while breastfeed

2017-07-30 03:51:29
I am currently breastfeeding and recently had unprotected sex. I had a period last month and I want to know if I need to take an emergency contraceptive.
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. If you are breastfeeding then you don't need any contraception. Breastfeeding acts as a natural contraceptive. It's called lactational amenorrhea. So basically you don't need to take any medications. Consult a gynecologist in person for further evaluation and management. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

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