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Which medicine one should take after having sex to avoid pregnancy?

I have heard that some medicines are available in the market which can be taken within 72 hours after having sex to avoid pregnancy? What is that? And is that really helpful?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    it is called plan B.

    it prevents the egg to attach (thinning the lining of the uterine wall) , it also helps a womans mucous thicker so the sperm cannot "swim" (makes it harder for them to move around)

    its helpful but should NOT be taken as birth control (every time unprotected sex happens).. their are methods out there that can be taken daily,weekly,monthly..year.etc.

    research it.

    as the other's posted, condoms protect against not only pregnancy, but sti's/std's and HIV/AIDS.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Plan B is it's name. It only works if you have not YET gotten pregnant. Sperm can fertilize an egg before you get the pill. It is not an abortion pill. Next time, wear a condom, or use birth control. Plan B, is also quite expensive. It only works in a 72 hour period. It's all just risky no matter what you do.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Protect yourself BEFORE sex. Emergency contraception cannot preven the spread of HIV or STIs. But in the case of contraception failure you can take emergency contraception which prevents a fertilised egg from implanting. Available either at your doctor's or pharmacy (depending on where you live)- research it for your area. But be smart- always wear a condom.

  • 1 decade ago

    you can go to your nearest pharmacy to get the morning after pill to prevent pregnancy. If you do not want a baby you should protect yourself use a condom

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  • 1 decade ago

    Well..

    Condoms, birth control.. you know the usual.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    why u want to avoid pregnancy ?

    If u r married u have to think before doing sex

    and

    if u r unmarried then why u do so

    U are killing one life -----think on it

  • 1 decade ago

    Be smart, wear a condom.

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