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Chances of pregnancy after i pill within 24 hrs..bleed after 7 days...after 18 days sympyoms of period not cumin..like stomach ache...?help..

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Always a chance: If you have any concerns at all about being pregnant, do an over the counter pregnancy test, i would recommend using some type of birth control in addition to condoms to give extra protection from pregnancy and from std's.

Answered 3/27/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Low chance: Emergency contraceptive are up to 89 % effective when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. It can reduce chance of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours. Potential side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period), nausea/vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, headache, breast tenderness & abdominal pain/cramps.

Answered 1/5/2019

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