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Can Unwanted 72 Prevent Pregnancy, If Taken Within 2 Hours Of Having Sex?

How effective is Unwanted 72 in preventing pregnancy? Dear doctor, i had unprotected sex on 16 Dec and took unwanted 72 within 2 hrs. I had bleeding on 23 Dec and spotting on 25dec . a week early than expected period date (lmp 15 nov). I took pregnancy test ...
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concern. Your last period date is 15 November. You did sex on 16th December. So you did sex in complete safe cycle of period. Unwanted 72 was taken with in 2 hours of sex and it is highly effective in preventing pregnancy up to 95% case.

So there is no chance of pregnancy as you did sex in safe period and took Unwanted 72 hours with in 2 hours. Your bleeding and spotting is due to side effect of pill/progesterone withdrawal effect. It may also cause delay in period by 1-2 weeks. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise.

Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.

Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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Can Unwanted 72 Prevent Pregnancy, If Taken Within 2 Hours Of Having Sex?

Hi, I understand your concern. Your last period date is 15 November. You did sex on 16th December. So you did sex in complete safe cycle of period. Unwanted 72 was taken with in 2 hours of sex and it is highly effective in preventing pregnancy up to 95% case. So there is no chance of pregnancy as you did sex in safe period and took Unwanted 72 hours with in 2 hours. Your bleeding and spotting is due to side effect of pill/progesterone withdrawal effect. It may also cause delay in period by 1-2 weeks. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise. Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards, Dr. Sagar