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Is Intake Of Contraceptive Pill Post An Intercourse Safe?
Question: I made sex unprotected with my bf and taken unwanted 72 in betn 2 hours. I will be safe? I m worried. Plz help
Brief Answer:
You will be safe.Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome to HCM,
I can understand your concerns.
Unwanted 72 taken within 24hours offers good protection against conception.
I also advise you to take the second dose within 12 hours.
Note:These drugs should be taken under strict medical supervision of your doctor.
As you have taken the pill within 2 hrs after unprotected sex,Nothing to worry.
Complete the second dose of drug.
There could be spotting or withdrawal bleeding within 3-5 days.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
You will be safe.Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome to HCM,
I can understand your concerns.
Unwanted 72 taken within 24hours offers good protection against conception.
I also advise you to take the second dose within 12 hours.
Note:These drugs should be taken under strict medical supervision of your doctor.
As you have taken the pill within 2 hrs after unprotected sex,Nothing to worry.
Complete the second dose of drug.
There could be spotting or withdrawal bleeding within 3-5 days.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
But it already crossed 48 hours. Since I have taken 1 tablet. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
It depends on the dosage of drug you have taken.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I apologize for my delayed response owing to my hectic work schedule.
If you have taken unwanted 72( 0.75 mg) then I advise you to take second dose (0.75 mg) of unwanted 72 at the earliest.
Note:These drugs should be taken under strict medical supervision of your doctor.
Nothing to worry.
If you have taken 1.5 mg of unwanted 72,no need of taking second dose.
The level of protection provided by Unwanted 72 is as follows:
If taken within 24 hours – up to 95% effective;If taken within 24 to 48 hours – 85% effective; If taken within 48 to 72 hours – 58% effective
So avoid stress and anxiety.
Get urine pregnancy test on 9th day post sex(counting the day you had sex as Day 1).
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
It depends on the dosage of drug you have taken.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I apologize for my delayed response owing to my hectic work schedule.
If you have taken unwanted 72( 0.75 mg) then I advise you to take second dose (0.75 mg) of unwanted 72 at the earliest.
Note:These drugs should be taken under strict medical supervision of your doctor.
Nothing to worry.
If you have taken 1.5 mg of unwanted 72,no need of taking second dose.
The level of protection provided by Unwanted 72 is as follows:
If taken within 24 hours – up to 95% effective;If taken within 24 to 48 hours – 85% effective; If taken within 48 to 72 hours – 58% effective
So avoid stress and anxiety.
Get urine pregnancy test on 9th day post sex(counting the day you had sex as Day 1).
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
It. Was unwanted 72 (1.5mg)... Is it ok? I m worried. I have some pain in my belly from today as its crossed 80 hours I have taken this medicine. plz help!
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
Yes you have taken adequate dosage. Nothing to worry.
Yes there will be abdominal cramps which can be followed by spotting or bleeding.
Avoid stress and anxiety.
Adequate rest and Anti spasmodic drugs like Tab. Meftal-Spas Twice daily after food will help.
Note:These drugs should be taken under strict medical supervision of your doctor.
Drink 3-4 liters of water per dasy.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank You.
Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again.
Yes you have taken adequate dosage. Nothing to worry.
Yes there will be abdominal cramps which can be followed by spotting or bleeding.
Avoid stress and anxiety.
Adequate rest and Anti spasmodic drugs like Tab. Meftal-Spas Twice daily after food will help.
Note:These drugs should be taken under strict medical supervision of your doctor.
Drink 3-4 liters of water per dasy.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank You.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Should I go for urine test? is it necessary? I mean I have taken adequate dosage in right time. My other friends told me medicine is sufficent. Is it correct? mam!? I m worried as I my first time also
Brief Answer:
No need of UPT.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
You have taken correct dosage of emergency pill.Hence you may not need to get Urine pregnancy test (UPT).
Nothing to worry.
Avoid stress and anxiety.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
No need of UPT.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
You have taken correct dosage of emergency pill.Hence you may not need to get Urine pregnancy test (UPT).
Nothing to worry.
Avoid stress and anxiety.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Some cramp has followed. I have taken some medicine but no bleeding has come out so far. My period was 31st dec.. so when I m expecting the next cycle? it will delayed ?
Brief Answer:
Wait and watch
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam,
I can understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owning to my attention schedule.
Yes periods can be delayed and cycle length may be prolonged to even 40 days.
So avoid stress and anxiety.
Don't take any medication.
Just wait and watch.
Nothing to worry.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Wait and watch
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam,
I can understand your concerns.
I apologize for the delayed response owning to my attention schedule.
Yes periods can be delayed and cycle length may be prolonged to even 40 days.
So avoid stress and anxiety.
Don't take any medication.
Just wait and watch.
Nothing to worry.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I am facing cramp and some little amount liquid having brown colour is coming out from there. Is it ok? I mean is it side effect of dat medicine? or anything else? I m also little bit weak too. Plz give me the suggestion.
Brief Answer:
Provide details of medicine you have taken other than Unwanted 72.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
As I said earlier you may have spotting or bleeding.
I can suggest you better if you provide me details of medicine you have taken other than Unwanted72.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Provide details of medicine you have taken other than Unwanted 72.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
As I said earlier you may have spotting or bleeding.
I can suggest you better if you provide me details of medicine you have taken other than Unwanted72.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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