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What Causes Delayed Period After Taking Unwanted-72 Followed By Sex?
hi doctor its preeti here actually I was about to start my period on 4th april but its not started and on 6th night we had sex but the condom was broken after that I have taken unwanted 72 on 8th april I mean within 48 hours .....could I be pregnant. ....plz help me ....after taking pill how many days I have to wait for my periods. ...rply soon
Mon, 3 Apr 2023
Hello,
Post coital pill is effective if taken within 48-72 hours after unprotected sex. However, for confirmation, you can take up urine pregnancy test 10-14 days after unprotected sex.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Post coital pill is effective if taken within 48-72 hours after unprotected sex. However, for confirmation, you can take up urine pregnancy test 10-14 days after unprotected sex.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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