The chances of you being pregnant are slim to none for two reasons. No penetration and because you took emergency contraception within 72 hours of having unprotected sex.
While emergency contraception reduces the risk of pregnancy up to five days, it is most effective when taken within 72 hours (three days) of having unprotected sex. Taken within 72 hours, about 15 women out of 100 who use emergency contraception will become pregnant.
Be aware that the emergency contraceptive pill will typically cause irregular menstrual symptoms so don't be alarmed if your menstrual doesn't come on or around the regular scheduled date.
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Hi Anon,
Thank you for your question.
The chances of you being pregnant are slim to none for two reasons. No penetration and because you took emergency contraception within 72 hours of having unprotected sex.
While emergency contraception reduces the risk of pregnancy up to five days, it is most effective when taken within 72 hours (three days) of having unprotected sex. Taken within 72 hours, about 15 women out of 100 who use emergency contraception will become pregnant.
Be aware that the emergency contraceptive pill will typically cause irregular menstrual symptoms so don't be alarmed if your menstrual doesn't come on or around the regular scheduled date.
Be well,
April 2, 2016 - 8:09am~Gillette
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