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Can pregnancy occur even after taking an emergency pill?

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I had unprotected sex with my fiancee on the seventh day of ending her period and she took the emergency pill within 12 hours and her period cycle is around 33 days. After 16 to 17 days of having pill she got light bleeding that lasted for around five days. Are there any chances of pregnancy?
Answered by Dr. Donalyn Sepina Barcial

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Dr. Donalyn Sepina Barcial is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is dedicated to women’s health across all life stages, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Dr. Barcial focuses on personalized treatment plans that support reproductive health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being for her patients.

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Hi,

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I just want to be clear that no birth control pill or any family planning method that can give 100 % assurance that you will not get pregnant. It only decreases a significant percentage of the chances. So yes, she can be pregnant but if she took an emergency pill then it gives her only 75 % chance of getting pregnant. The spotting after ECP (emergency contraceptive pills), usually 5 to 10 days after is what we call withdrawal bleeding. This is expected since the hormone Progesterone in the emergency pill is so high, it can cause spotting or bleeding after. I suggest you take a pregnancy test after one week and if it is negative, then you are safe.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 11, 2019
Reviewed At July 18, 2024

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Dr. Donalyn Sepina Barcial is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is dedicated to women’s health across all life stages, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Dr. Barcial focuses on personalized treatment plans that support reproductive health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being for her patients.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Donalyn Sepina Barcial is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist with expertise in prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, infertility, menstrual disorders, and minimally invasive gynecological procedures. She is dedicated to women’s health across all life stages, providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Dr. Barcial focuses on personalized treatment plans that support reproductive health, hormonal balance, and overall well-being for her patients.

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