Hi,
Yes, anytime you have unprotected sex, you are at risk for pregnancy. It is very, very important to know: taking Emergency Contraception does NOT protect you from future unprotected sex. So, when you had unprotected sex again, this is a separate incident that could result in a pregnancy. Please read the information provided with your EC, as it very clearly explains that taking this will not protect against future intercourse, and is only an added protection (up to 80%, I believe) for sex that happened before you took EC.
Using protection (pill, ring, condom, etc) are your best options for preventing pregnancy, and when used consistently and correctly, are between 98-99% effective at preventing pregnancy. Those are much better odds than taking EC! Let us know if you'd like us to talk about your birth control options.
In the meantime, your period may be early or late after taking EC, or you may experience breakthrough bleeding.
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Hi,
Yes, anytime you have unprotected sex, you are at risk for pregnancy. It is very, very important to know: taking Emergency Contraception does NOT protect you from future unprotected sex. So, when you had unprotected sex again, this is a separate incident that could result in a pregnancy. Please read the information provided with your EC, as it very clearly explains that taking this will not protect against future intercourse, and is only an added protection (up to 80%, I believe) for sex that happened before you took EC.
Using protection (pill, ring, condom, etc) are your best options for preventing pregnancy, and when used consistently and correctly, are between 98-99% effective at preventing pregnancy. Those are much better odds than taking EC! Let us know if you'd like us to talk about your birth control options.
In the meantime, your period may be early or late after taking EC, or you may experience breakthrough bleeding.
May 9, 2010 - 1:04pmThis Comment
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