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Is it possible that i am pregnant? last menstruation dec23-26 2013, unprotected sex jan8, 2014. took nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) after 4hrs then another dose after 12 hrs

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Low chance but still: Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) lowers the chance of pregnancy, but even if it works perfectly /it reduces the probability by 90%, you still have 10% chance getting pregnant. Pls be aware, watch out for menstruation, if not get an early preg test.

Answered 1/16/2014

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A member asked:

Is it possible that i am pregnant? last menstruation dec23-26 2013, unprotected sex jan8, 2014. took nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) after 4hrs then another dose after 12 hrs

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Dr. G. Wen answered

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