How Effective Is The Unwanted 72 Pill In Preventing Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 9 May 2016

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Mon, 9 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : i have a unprotected sex with my gf but within 48 hours she has taken unwnted 72 it really works or not and the one pill is enough or i have to take more.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Very low chance. 1 pill is enough.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for writing to us.

Unwanted 72 pill gives more than 85% protection when it is taken within 48 hrs. Here, chance of pregnancy is quite low.

One pill is enough to prevent pregnancy. She will get withdrawal bleeding within 5 to 7 days and next cycle may be delayed for 1-2 weeks.

I suggest her to undergo one home pregnancy test if period delays more than 1 week. It helps to clear doubt.

Hope, I have answered your query. Wish your good health and take care. Practice safe sex in future.

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