Must the emergency contraceptive pill Unwanted 72 be taken only during a menstrual period, and is it effective if taken one day before an expected period?
Unwanted 72 (levonorgestrel) does not need to be taken during your period; it can be taken at any time during your menstrual cycle after unprotected intercourse. If taken one day before your expected period, it is safe to use. However, because ovulation typically occurs about two weeks before your period, your natural risk of pregnancy at this time is already extremely low. Unwanted 72 is most effective the sooner you take it, ideally within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
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Must the emergency contraceptive pill Unwanted 72 be taken only during a menstrual period, and is it effective if taken one day before an expected period?