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Will emergency contraceptive pill (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg)work if taken under 24 hours of intercourse even during peak ovulation period or if ovulation has already occurred? If not how can its effect be increased?
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The effectiveness of ipill at any time ranges from 50-90 percent.
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Efficacy of emergency contraception is about 70% if taken within 72 hours of intercourse. So it will prevent pregnancy in 7/10 cases and there is no way to increase it efficacy further. It’s better to use condoms or regular ocp pills if you want better chances of preventing pregnancy.
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