Taking the i-pill (levonorgestrel) within 16 hours of intercourse is highly effective at preventing pregnancy. The bleeding you experienced eight days later is a very common side effect of the medication, often called withdrawal bleeding, or it could be your early period. Either way, this is a reassuring sign that the medication worked, making pregnancy highly unlikely. To give you complete peace of mind, I recommend taking a simple home pregnancy test 21 days after the intercourse.

Yes, the i-Pill (Levonorgestrel) your girlfriend took at 9:00 AM will most likely still provide protection against the second incident that occurred later the same day. Levonorgestrel works by delaying or preventing ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary) and its effects usually continue for at least 24 hours after taking it. Because of this, another i-Pill is generally not needed for intercourse that occurs on the same day after the tablet has been taken. However, emergency contraceptive pills are not 100 percent effective, especially if ovulation has already begun. If her next period is delayed by more than a week, she should take a pregnancy test. Taking two i-Pills on the same day is generally not harmful, but it may increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, breast tenderness, tiredness, abdominal pain, or irregular bleeding. It may also temporarily disturb her menstrual cycle. For better protection in the future, continue using condoms carefully and consider a regular contraceptive method if needed.

If there was no intercourse, the chance of pregnancy is very low, but if semen or pre‑ejaculate may have touched the vaginal area, a small risk still exists; since this happened within 72 hours, the safest step is to consult a doctor (GP or gynecologist) who can assess your situation, menstrual cycle, and health before deciding whether emergency contraception is needed, avoid self‑medication, as professional guidance ensures safety and accuracy.

Unfortunately, emergency contraceptive pills, like the I-pill (levonorgestrel), are not effective 10 days after intercourse. They must be taken within 3 to 5 days to work, and other emergency options are also no longer effective at this stage. Please try to stay calm. The best step forward now is to wait for her next expected period. If her period is delayed, or if it has been 14 to 21 days since you had sex, she should take a home pregnancy test for an accurate result.

Since you took the i-pill (levonorgestrel) within three hours of intercourse, its effectiveness is very high. The bleeding you experienced the next day and the current brown spotting are common side effects of the high hormone dose in emergency contraception, which temporarily alters your menstrual cycle. While the chances of pregnancy are very low, the most reliable way to be sure is to take a home pregnancy test if your next expected period is delayed by more than a week.

When taken within one hour of intercourse, it is highly effective, preventing about 95% of expected pregnancies. Because you acted so rapidly, your chances of getting pregnant are extremely low. You might experience some mild, temporary side effects like spotting, nausea, or a slight delay in your next period. To help put your mind completely at ease, you can take a home pregnancy test if your period is delayed by more than a week.