Can one get pregnant if taking emergency contraceptive a day after intercourse? - Dr. Shailaja N скачать в хорошем качестве

Can one get pregnant if taking emergency contraceptive a day after intercourse? - Dr. Shailaja N

Emergency contraception, we know it is very effective when it is taken within 3 – 5 days of sexual intercourse. However the efficacy is sooner after sexual intercourse. Of it is delayed, the efficacy goes on decreasing. It is about 52 to 94% efficacy. If it is taken after 24 hours, suppose ovum has released and fertilization has happened, then the emergency contraception, cannot interrupt the already established patency. It doesn’t harm the developing embryo; also it doesn’t cause any problems for the future fertility. Suppose if the emergency contraception, has failed and she has become pregnant and she doesn’t want the child, she has options for medical termination of pregnancy, either medical method or surgical method. It is quite safe and effective. Also it is legal before 20 weeks of pregnancy. However precautions has to be taken to prevent this unnecessary complications.