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What Are The Side Effects Of Repeated Use Of Unwanted 72?
Hi, I am a mother of 2 and do not plan to have any more children. Recently I had to take unwanted72 2days after intercourse and there were no significant side effects. few weeks later again I had to take another pill (I hope will be the last one ever) but some effects I could see. periods started at the right time but with lot of pain and flow was not good. It reminded me of my PCOD days before my babies. So my question is, is this normal? will my periods come back to normal or is this a permanent damage? I also see skin darkening, similar to my pregnancy days. How soon can this come back to normal? Im concerned about the duration that these sideeffects would last. Thank you, NR
Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Hi,
Actually Unwanted 72 is an emergency contraceptive, contains high hormonal dose and so causes delay in menstrual date and irregularity for few cycles. But if taken repeated, the irregularity may get prolonged. But permanent effect only with two courses is unlikely to happen.
Please wait for few months to get the things settled over the time. If there is no desired effect in 3 months time. Consult your gynecologist for examination and specific needful treatment. For excessive pain in menstruation you can take Tab. Dysmen during your periods.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Actually Unwanted 72 is an emergency contraceptive, contains high hormonal dose and so causes delay in menstrual date and irregularity for few cycles. But if taken repeated, the irregularity may get prolonged. But permanent effect only with two courses is unlikely to happen.
Please wait for few months to get the things settled over the time. If there is no desired effect in 3 months time. Consult your gynecologist for examination and specific needful treatment. For excessive pain in menstruation you can take Tab. Dysmen during your periods.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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