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What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Unwanted 72?

hai i took unwanted 72 after 24 hours of unprotected sex and it was 19th day of my menstrual cycle and my periods are still delayed and my breasts have become sore
my last date of period was 6 dec 2011 and it use to be on 2nd of jan but still i havent got my periods.is there any chances of pregnancy?
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine 's  Response
Hello!
Thanks for your query.
You must know that the main effect by using unwanted 72 is prepone or postpone periods.
Unwanted 72 hours pill is very effective within 72 hours but we cant exclude 100% any pregnancy.
Hence you should take a pregnancy test at home.
Take care
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What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Unwanted 72?

Hello! Thanks for your query. You must know that the main effect by using unwanted 72 is prepone or postpone periods. Unwanted 72 hours pill is very effective within 72 hours but we cant exclude 100% any pregnancy. Hence you should take a pregnancy test at home. Take care