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I had unprotected sex yesterday. My last period was on 17th may.. should i take oral contraceptive to avoid pregnancy??
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Chances of pregnancy are less but it cannot be guaranteed that you won't get pregnant. You might like to take emergency pills this time. Also, consider other safer means of birth control
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