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When Does Withdrawal Bleeding Start After Taking Unwanted 72?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Question: hello doctor,
need to taking advice on unprotected sex.

i took unwanted 72 after 28 hours of unprotected sex and now i m not facing any side effects . its been 2 days i have taken pill and no bleeding as such..what should be the reason?
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Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bleeding occurs at usual time of menses.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.

I can understand your concern for the unwanted 72 pill and it's related effects.

Unwanted 72 is a hormonal pill and it prevents the implantation of the ovum in case if there is chance of intercourse anytime near to 14 days of menstrual cycle. It has no effect on immediate bleeding and the next cycle occurs at the usual time.

So do not worry about any bleeding as it is not usual to get bleeding after taking this tablet. Your bleeding will occur at normal time.

I hope these informations will relax your mind. I will be glad to answer any further queries.

With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (18 hours later)
hello ,

i have periods around 7-8 feb so i should wait for that date or i will get period early due to unwanted 72. I took the pill between 24-30 hours of unprotected sex

its been two days and i haven't felt anything different.

Can i eat Vitamin C rich foods now to avoid pregnancy.
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Answered by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Kanodia (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You would not have pregnancy and you will have your periods at normal time.

Detailed Answer:
Hello young lady,

Welcome back and thanks for yoru furhter follow up.

Regarding your period due in February 7-8th: Your next period should come on time that means on February 7-8th. I pill has no effect in delaying the period or causing the periods early. In very few cases it can cause bleeding to be a few days early or a few days late.

It is really good that you haven't felt anything different after taking the pill. It shows that the pill haven't caused any side effects.

There is no effects of Vitamin C rich food in prevention of pregnancy. Though you can eat Vitamin C rich food for general health benefits.

I reassure you fully that you would not have pregnancy and you will have your periods at normal time.

I hope these informations will relax your mind. I will be glad to answer any further queries.

With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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When Does Withdrawal Bleeding Start After Taking Unwanted 72?

Brief Answer: Bleeding occurs at usual time of menses. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum. I can understand your concern for the unwanted 72 pill and it's related effects. Unwanted 72 is a hormonal pill and it prevents the implantation of the ovum in case if there is chance of intercourse anytime near to 14 days of menstrual cycle. It has no effect on immediate bleeding and the next cycle occurs at the usual time. So do not worry about any bleeding as it is not usual to get bleeding after taking this tablet. Your bleeding will occur at normal time. I hope these informations will relax your mind. I will be glad to answer any further queries. With regards, Dr Sanjay Kanodia