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Is it necessary to take an emergency contraceptive pill, such as Unwanted 72, if I have been consistently taking a daily combined oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol for the past 14 days?

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Is it necessary to take an emergency contraceptive pill, such as Unwanted 72, if I have been consistently taking a daily combined oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol for the past 14 days?

Asked by Female, 22 · 13 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

13 days ago

Hello. I understand your concern, but please be reassured. Since you have been consistently taking your daily combined oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol for 14 days, you are already fully protected against pregnancy. These daily pills become effective after 7 days of consistent use. Therefore, taking an emergency contraceptive pill like Unwanted 72 is not necessary. Taking extra hormones when you are already protected is not needed and might cause minor side effects like nausea or irregular spotting. Just continue taking your daily birth control pills on schedule.

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Is it necessary to take an emergency contraceptive pill, such as Unwanted 72, if I have been consistently taking a daily combined oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol for the past 14 days? | Apollo Pharmacy