Emergency contraceptive pills are recommended to be take within
A
2 hours of termination of the menstrual cycle
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B
72 hours of ovulation
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C
72 hours of menstrual flow
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D
72 hours of unprotected coitus
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Solution
The correct option is D 72 hours of unprotected coitus Oral administration of small doses of either progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combinations in the form of pills is another type of contraceptive method used by females. They are used to avoid possible pregnancy after casual unprotected intercourse. This type of pill is administered within 72 hours as an emergency contraceptive to avoid pregnancy due to rape and similar unwanted/unprotected coitus.