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I took ECP after 42 hours of intercourse on the 10th day. Is there any chance of getting pregnant?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

After finishing one pack of combination pills (21 Tablets), I forgot to start another pack on the 8th day. So I started a new pack on the 10th day. We had intercourse on the 10th day, and I took ECP (Unwanted 72) after 42 hours of intercourse. Is there any chance of getting pregnant?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

From your history, I can say that you have no chance of pregnancy at all.

Points in favor of my saying so are -

1. Usually, ovulation occurs 14 days prior to the period. So the average of 13 to 18 th day of the period is the highest chance for pregnancy. The life of sperms is around 72 hours or three days. So there is no chance of sperms of 10th day surviving till ovulation day.

2. Your sexual contact was before ovulation, so the inner lining of the endometrium is still unfavorable. To add to the unfavorability of the endometrium lining, you have taken emergency pills. So you should be having your periods within 7 to 10 days after the pills.

3. Birth control pills or 21 pills act by preventing ovulation. It is best to start the new packet within the first five days of the period. Since you have already started the new packet on Day 10, this cycle's ovulation will be blocked.

I may advise continuing the pills and from the next period start next packet from day 1 to 5.

I hope I have clarified your query. Do write back if any more queries and for your feedback.

All the best, take care.

Medically reviewed byDr. Sneha Kannan

Published At May 21, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 26, 2023

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