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Is It Normal To Have Menstrual Bleeding Twice In A Month After Having Unwanted 72 Pill?

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2015

Question: hello doctor i had sex with my fiance on lat saturday i.e. 16th may 2015 which was third day of my periods...then i took unwanted 72 a contraceptive pill after 6 hours.my periods were as usual lasted for three days....but now today on 10 th day again bleeding started...is it normal??

Answered by Dr. Soumya (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal to get periods after unwanted 72

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns about unwanted 72 and periods again.

Following is my reply:

1) Taking unwanted 72 will cause periods again in a week.

2) Hence it is normal to have had periods again. Dont worry about it.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (18 minutes later)

but it was the third day of my period when i took the pill....nd again a period within 7 days.....is it safe....means everything is normal na

Answered by Dr. Soumya (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Everything is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These tablets contain progesterone hormones and hence make you get periods again though you took it on 3rd day.

Everything is normal and don't worry about it.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad