What pills should i take for preventing pregnancy?
Patient: I had unprotected sex last night. I track my period and my calendar says that today is my last fertile day. One other time this happened, I took regular birth control pills in different doses as an emergency contraceptive. I need to know what pills I need and how much to take. It's an emergency. Doctor: Welcome to healthcaremagic,As you had unprotected sex during your fertile period, there are chances that you many get pregnancy. Hence contraception is required. You need to take an emergency contraceptive pill such as i pill or unwanted 72, single dose within 72 hours of unprotected sex. These are very effective if it is taken within 12 hours. The sooner you take the better, It is 95% effective within 24 hours of unprotected sex, 85% between 25 – 48 hours and 58% if taken between 49 – 72 hours. You need to watch for your periods and if you miss your periods, immediately do a urine pregnancy test.Hope that answers your question.Regards, Dr.Imaad.