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I am currently on day 18 in menstrual cycle. started bcps 9 days ago, had unprotected sex yesterday should i get emergency contraceptive pill?

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Yes: If you had not taken your pill in greater than 24 hour and had unprotected intercourse than you can take emergency contraception up to 72 hours from time of last intercourse.

Answered 8/14/2013

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