How Long Does Unwanted 72 Pill Take To Show Effect?

Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015

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Question : How much time taken for bleeding after taken unwanted72 ??? its my gf 5th days and bleeding is not coming. If my gf is pregnant then what i should take next step to stop pregnancy. I had sex with my g.f 30 XXXXXXX 2015.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bleeding is unpredictable after unwanted 72.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

I can understand your concern here.

Bleeding is unpredictable after taking emergency pill due to hormonal imbalance.

It can cause menstrual irregularities for 1-3 months.

As she had I-pill with in 72 hrs. it is 97% effective and chances of pregnancy are less.

As now it is already 5 days go you can not give her anything else to prevent pregnancy now.

If she is not bleeding after 5 days of taking I - pill that does not mean she is pregnant.

Wait for her next period.

Hope it is useful,feel free to ask more.

Good luck.

Regards
Dr.Richa

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