Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for reaching out to us with your concern about the chance for pregnancy and effectiveness of an emergency contraceptive.
There is always a risk when you have genital to genital contact. The risk increases if there is penetration and ejaculation during ovulation.
Emergency contraceptives prevent pregnancy two ways. One, they prevent ovulation. Two, they cause changes in the cervical mucus to make it harder for sperm to reach a released egg.
You will know if it worked if you have vaginal bleeding within the next three weeks.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for reaching out to us with your concern about the chance for pregnancy and effectiveness of an emergency contraceptive.
There is always a risk when you have genital to genital contact. The risk increases if there is penetration and ejaculation during ovulation.
Emergency contraceptives prevent pregnancy two ways. One, they prevent ovulation. Two, they cause changes in the cervical mucus to make it harder for sperm to reach a released egg.
You will know if it worked if you have vaginal bleeding within the next three weeks.
Regards,
October 5, 2015 - 9:14amMaryann
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