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If i got periods next day after having unprotected sex. do i need to take emergency contraceptive pills to avoid pregnancy ?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: If your period came at the expected time, you are safe. Ovulation usually occurs about 14 days before your period and you can only get pregnant 1 to 2 days before or after that.

Answered 8/24/2013

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