is there a timeline for taking a moring after pill?

Question

a friend of mine had sex on saturday and has not yet taken the morning after pill instead she has got her period
do you think she could still get pregnant

Answer 1

The morning after pill should be taken upto 72 hrs after unprotected sex. There is no guarantee that the pill will stop pregnancy as it is just a form of the usual contraceptive pill. This should not be used frequently as part of birth control as the more you take it the less likely it is to work.
Your friend should be fine as she has come on her period and the sperm will have died by the time she starts to ovulate again. She really should think about going on the pill and also getting her bloke to wear a condom.

Answer 2

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is there a timeline for taking a moring after pill?
a friend of mine had sex on saturday and has not yet taken the morning after pill instead she has got her period
do you think she could still get pregnant

Answer 3

I doubt she would get pregnant if she has had her period but I always think if there is any possibility what so ever then do something about it, even if the chances are small. You here about these freak pregnancies all the time, although Im not all that clued up on the morning after pill maybe you shouldnt take it if you have a period, she needs to check that out. Dont forget aswelll that sperm can live inside you for quite a few days so she might not be pregnant now but who knows what those little fellas are going to be doing up until as late as wednesday.

Answer 4

Possible, but she should take the pill within 72 hours of having sex to prevent any unwanted pregnancy. Those 72 hours are crucial to be most effective. Ask a pharmacist also

Answer 5

Yes.

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If she got her period chances are she isn't pregnant and it's too soon to see if implantation bleeding if she conceived. She should call up Planned Parenthood and be more careful next time.

Answer 6

I dont believe in that pill at all its bad that's like abortion. Your friend should keep her legs close . If she gotten her period she may not but some women still get there period when there pregnant. Also I heard on the radio you can wait up to 8 days after you have sex to take the pill. But be a real friend and tell her to not take it and take responsibility of her actions if she is prego. Not to be mean .

Answer 7

There is a 72 hour window.
So if it is now past 72 hours, it is too late for the morning after pill.

It is still possible to get pregnant even if she got her period. it depends on whether the egg is fertilised and implanted. (It's not unheard of, though more difficult.)

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Had a similar situation with my friend, it has to be taken within 72 hours- the sooner the better. If her period is normal then I doubt she is pregnant but particularly if it is lighter than normal it could just be spotting meaning its still possible for her to be pregnant. My friend took a pregnancy test as a 'precaution' which did say she wasn't pregnant. I suggest doing this purely for peace of mind.

Answer 10

She's probably in the clear if the period was due but the pill can be taken up to 72 hours. She can still take it and unless she would go to term with the baby she shouldnt chance it.