As the name suggests, the tablets that are used to prevent unwanted pregnancy after unprotected intercourse is called emergency contraceptive pills (ECP). They can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. Generally, ECP contains Levonorgestrel or Ulipristal acetate.
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Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend has taken contraceptives three times. The first time, she experienced vaginal bleeding after taking the pill. The second time, she did not have any bleeding, but the third time, she experienced vaginal bleeding again. Additionally, before taking the pill for the third ti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. Hymen ruptures after sex, so I am sure it is gone. The emergency pill is a high dose of progesterone hormone, which is produced in your body in the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation. This p... Read Full »
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