is it possible to take the morning pill 4 days after having sex?
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I have seen it be prescribed as late as 5 days, but at that point (or at 4 days, for that matter) it's pretty ineffective.  The Copper-T IUD is a form of emergency contraception that can be used 5-7 days after unprotected sex, but it is typically fairly hard to find a physician who will insert it in time.  It can't hurt to ask.. pay a visit to your local Planned Parenthood!
822458
No, I do not believe you are pregnant. As long as your cycle has been regular or predictable for the past few months, the timing you stated would not allow viable pregnancy. Sperm can live anywhere from 24-72 hours, but ovulation usually occurs after 14 days into your cycle. Ultimately, you should go on birth control, or inquire to your doctor about the morning afer pill if you do not want implantation of a fertilized egg in the future. Good luck.
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If being pregnant is something you are really not ready for, then you should take the morning after pill. This delivers a massive dose of hormones to your body which prevents a fertilized egg implanting on the wall of the womb.\n\nHowever, while possible, it is unlikely that you would become pregnant at this point in your cycle. Fertility for a 28-31 day cycle (same as me!) occurs between days 11 and 16, and conception is highly unlikely after day 18. Don't risk it if you don't want a baby though, remember it's a life you're talking about.\n\nIn future, try and get your boyfriend to take some responsibility! Perhaps remind him that he would be financially liable for life if you got pregnant, or tell him you would go round his house and tell his mum! Seriously though, take better care, a moments passion can equal a lifetimes responsibility.
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If you are taking a 21 day birth control pill, do not stop for 7 days, but start a fresh pack.  If you are taking a 28 day pill, the last 7 days are inactive pills; take the first 21 days, discard the last 7 and start a fresh pack.  \n\nHowever, you can only do this with monphasic birth control pills (ie: pills that have the same dosage daily).
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The morning after pill PREVENTS conception it does not abort anything...\nThe morning-after pill is in fact the usual contraceptive pill given in slightly higher doses and it works in the same manner as the contraceptive bill.\n\nContraceptive pills work primarily by preventing ovulation. They basically trick your body into believing that you are pregnant so that the pituitary gland never releases a hormone which causes an ovum to be released from the ovary. Overwhelming evidence suggests that is exactly how the morning-after pill works.\n\nThe morning-after pill is given within 72 hours of an unprotected sexual encounter. Taken within 24 hours, it is 90-plus percent effective; taken within the first 48 hours, it is over 80 percent effective, and, if taken within the first 72 hours, it is overall 70 percent effective in preventing pregnancy.\n\nAlmost certainly by the same mechanism, pregnancy occurs within the 24 hours of releasing the egg. Sperm, however, can be available for conception for up to 72 hours after the intercourse occurs. If an egg has already been released at the time that there is sexual intercourse, pregnancy will occur and this pill probably will have no effect on that pregnancy -- certainly no deleterious effect. If the egg has yet to be released, this pill will prevent that from occurring during that 72-hour window when the sperm could cause a conception.
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Well technically u cud start it anyday but the reason why they want u 2 start either da 1st day of ur period or the 1st sunday is because it takes at least 7 days 4 ur body 2 get used to the pill.  As u know u ovulate after ur period. It changes from woman 2 woman but it takes 7-14 days after da 1st day of ur period 4 u 2 ovulate. When u take it as the doctor prescribes, at ovulation, ur body wud fully accept the birth control and it will b at full effect and then it's safe for u 2 have sex and not b 2 stressed about getting pregnant.
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No, you only take the morning after pill if you have unprotected sex and you think you might get pregnant.\nIf you are already on the pill you don't need the morning after pill unless you missed a pill or two.
619444
If you start taking the pill on the first day of your next period, you are safe to have sex after 7 days. For the first seven days, if you are having sex, use a condom. Although you're less likely to have sex then as you'll be on your period.
994125
You should get you period within 3wks of taken the morning after pill. If you dont get it take a home pregnancy test. If neg. wait a week and consult your doctor.
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The maximum recommended time is 72 hours.  It is MUCH more effective the earlier you take it.  I have seen it prescribed as late as 5 days after intercourse, but at that point it's pretty much shutting the barn door after the horse was stolen.
874778
go get plan b the morning after pill...it is 7o% effective in preventing pregnancy when taking with in 72 hours of intercourse.  also contact a support group like http://www.rainn.org.  if you are in new york state you do not need to see a doctor to get plan b...its sold over the counter behind the counter at the pharmacy, what that means is you have to go up and talk to the pharmacist (you do not need a prescription) and tell them what you want and they will give it to you.  you can call planned parenthood, most likely they will give you a script with out an exam...although you really should have one.  if you have any friends that go to planned parenthood they can also get you a prescription for plan b, as planned parenthood has a script for plan be for anyone that is a patient with them.
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You could be, you'd better call a phramacy or Planned Parenthood and see if you can get the morning after pill as soon as you can.
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NO SEX for 7 days.  NONE - not even protected.\n\nAlcohol can affect some meds, so be sure to ask about that.\n\nOther than that, you are ok.  Just take it exactly as prescribed, and finish it!
109258
14 days after the period is the most dangerous so two days before and 2 days after that day(the 14th day) you shouldnt have sex other time is safe although this method is not safe enough and its strongly recomended to use other ways like pills or condoms
414021
Protection is not foolproof. If you should have started on the 18th, the chances of you being preggers are pretty high since you had sex 10 days before. If you're going to be screwing around, at least learn more about your body first. And remember, the only safe sex is masturb ation.
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Sperm is present in pre-ejaculatory fluid, so even if your partner didn't ejaculate you can still get pregnant. Anytime you have unprotected sex you are putting yourself at risk for pregnancy regardless of where you are in your cycle. Also, duration of sex has nothing to do with risk of pregnancy. You mentioned that your partner didn't use a condom with the second time you had sex because he had thrown it away--did you only have one condom? And, just to be clear condoms should only be used once, after you are done using a condom and/or after your partner ejaculates teh condom should be removed, thrown away and if you resume having sex you need a new condom. \nThe "morning after pill," or emergency contraception, is birth control that can be used after intercourse. It can not be used once someone is pregnant. If you are not planning a pregnancy, which it sounds like you are not, you would be wise to use emergency contraception. Emergency contraceptive pills, also known as Plan B, can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. The sooner they are taken the more effective they will be. I'm not sure why you would want to "wait it out" as you say, but if you choose not you use emergency contraception and do get pregnant are you able and willing to handle that? I would encourage you to decide what you want to do sooner rather than later, as this is a time sensitive decision. Call your local family planning clinic if you need to Plan B or if you have questions. \nEmergency contraception works by postponing ovulation, so there is no egg for sperm to fertilize. Sperm live in a woman's reproductive tract on average for 5 days. Emergency contraception also works to make the uterine lining difficult for implantation and changes cervical mucous which make it harder for sperm to move around. Plan B is not yet available over the counter sale, you must get a prescription or go to your local family planning clinic. There are very few side effects, but as with any prescription drug side effects are always a possibility. \nplannedparenthood.org
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You can do it one of three ways: (a)You can start the pills on the first day of bleeding, (b) you can wait until the first Sunday after the first day of bleeding (so if you start your period on Tuesday, start the pills the following Sunday) or (c) you can start immediately.  \n\nWaiting for the first Sunday after the first day of bleeding may make it easier for you to keep track of which pills to take when, especially if you are using multiphasic pills like Triphasil, where the dose of hormones changes throughout the month.\n\nIf you're using the pills for prevention of pregnancy, don't forget that you should take at least one, if not two packs of pills before you stop using alternate forms of birth control (condoms, foam, diaphragm).  Use a backup method of birth control if you miss more than two pills in a 21 day pack.  \n\nYou should take the pill at the same time every day, to ensure the greatest protection against pregnancy.  If you are using the pill only for hormonal regulation and are not sexually active, you don't have to be as vigilant about when you take the pill, since small fluctuations in hormonal levels that can allow for a pregnancy will not be an issue for you.