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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Unwanted 72 After Intercourse?

I had an unprotected sex on 5th September and took unwanted 72 on 7th sep.. After five days that is on 12th i start bleeding and bleeding lasted only for two days. Now it the time of my period but period is not coming. What does this mean..? Am i pregnant?
Wed, 19 Oct 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern

Unwanted 72 is 90-95 % effective in preventing the pregnancy.
But it has some failure rate.
Bleeding after the pill is due to progesterone withdrawal effect.
It is common side effect after using unwanted 72.
Unwanted 72 also causes delay in the period for 8-10 days as it cause prolongation of second phase of the cycle.
If period will delay more than 12 days then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to confirm the pregnancy.
If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate the pregnancy by using abortion pill under the advice of gynecologist,
Avoid stress, take healthy diet and do regular exercise.
Hope this may help you

Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Unwanted 72 After Intercourse?

Hello dear I understand your concern Unwanted 72 is 90-95 % effective in preventing the pregnancy. But it has some failure rate. Bleeding after the pill is due to progesterone withdrawal effect. It is common side effect after using unwanted 72. Unwanted 72 also causes delay in the period for 8-10 days as it cause prolongation of second phase of the cycle. If period will delay more than 12 days then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to confirm the pregnancy. If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate the pregnancy by using abortion pill under the advice of gynecologist, Avoid stress, take healthy diet and do regular exercise. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar