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Unprotected sex 5 days after taking emergency contraceptive pill, can pregnancy happen?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Maybe: Depends when you ovulated relative to sex. Take a home pregnancy test in a week to see if you are or not.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 9/29/2012

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