Do I need the morning-after pill if I'm going to have my period in 6 days?

32-year-old woman4 years ago

No contraceptive at the moment, waiting for a kyleena IUD (February 15), regular menstrual cycle, the accident happened on day 22 so I will have my period in 6 days.

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Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

Yes, you need to take the morning after pill. I recommend that you go to the pharmacy today.

Good day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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