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Can I take emergency contraception on the first day of my period?
Celine723
Hi. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend last night. And today I got my period. I wonder can I take emergency contraceptive pill on the first day of my period? Kindly advise...
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heretohelpforyou
Yes you can. It may alter your cycle for the next month but it wont harm you.
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You can, but don't be surprised if your period is odd.
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