Is it possible to get pregnant if you take birth control pills 12 hours after intercourse during your safe period?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, it is generally not possible to get pregnant at this time. Usually, the safe period is the five days before the menstrual period (that is, five days before the period is about to start) and the four days after the menstrual period (four days after the period has completely ended). During this time, sexual intercourse is generally not likely to lead to pregnancy, so you can rest assured.