Is Delayed Menstruation A Side Effect Of Unwanted-72 Pill?

Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2014

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Thu, 27 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : hi doctor thanks in advance..I had sex with my gf when her periods just ended and she has taken unwanted-72 after 17 hrs of sex now it is 45 days when her last periods came.is this normal or whe should worry?

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry - These are normal side effects of the pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..

I pill can cause delayed periods and irregular cycles for 1 month.. So dont worry.. This delay in periods can be due to that.. the chance of pregnancy is reduced by 89%..

But if you have any doubt regarding pregnancy , get a urine pregnancy test as this bleeding can be implantation bleed..

Hope I have answered your query..Feel free to ask any doubts..Good day..

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