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Asked for male, 32 years old from Navi Mumbai
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Diploma in Paediatrics, MBBS

Sexologist•Dehradun
it should be taken only in case of emergency in unprotected sex if taken routinely then hormonal imbalance can happen in female causing disturbed menstrual cycle
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Asked for female, 23 years old from Kozhikode
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Psychiatrist•Kolhapur
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Use it within 72 hours of sexual activity. You can take unwanted 72 or ipill.
If its more than 72 hrs, please consult a gynecologist for further advice
Asked for female, 24 years old from Mumbai
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Sexologist•Panchkula
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Not helpful after 72 hours. She can take two tablets of oral contraceptive pills like mala D, as soon as possible.
Asked for female, 23 years old from Madurai
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Gynaecologist•Noida
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Dear Lybrate-User,
Yes, you can take mifepristone for emergency contraceptive. Dose is 10 -50 mg as single dose. But these dose pills are available in only few countries. So you can take 1st dose of 4 standard pills of mala d or mala n within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse and second dose of 4 pills again after 12 hours good luck.
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MBBS, MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Gynaecologist•Chandigarh
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Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomata, are non-cancerous growths which develop in and around the uterus or the womb and form benign tumors in course of time. Though there are several types of uterine fibroids, they are all consistently similar in their genetic makeup. They are generally classified depending on their specific locations:

Myometrial or intramural fibroids
Submucosal fibroids
Subserosal fibroids
Pedunculated fibroids
Signs and symptoms

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Asked for female, 23 years old from Calicut
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Psychiatrist•Kolhapur
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Yes, it is effective as an emergency contraceptive if taken in the adequate dose within 120 hours.
Asked for male, 26 years old from Delhi
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Sexologist•Kolkata
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If you want to reduce the risk of pregnancy, you may consider emergency contraception, such as the "morning-after pill" (commonly known as plan b or the "i-pill" in some regions). Emergency contraception is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex, ideally within the first 24 hours. It's important to note that emergency contraception is not intended to be used as a regular method of contraception, but rather as a backup option in cases of contraceptive failure or unpro...more
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Gynaecologist•Kolkata
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The chance is very low as it was the first day. Oral emergency pill needs to be taken within 72 hours of the intercourse.
Asked for female, 26 years old from Delhi
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DGO, MBBS, Advanced Infertility

Gynaecologist•Delhi
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There is no need only for ipill or any other form of contraceptives during periods as chances of conception are remote. Ipill is an emergency hormonal contraceptive which should be used only sparingly and not more than once in 3-4 months.
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