Is It Normal To Have Menstrual Bleeding Twice In A Month After Having Unwanted 72 Pill?

Posted on Sat, 23 May 2015

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Sat, 23 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : hello doctor i had sex with my fiance on lat saturday i.e. 16th may 2015 which was third day of my periods...then i took unwanted 72 a contraceptive pill after 6 hours.my periods were as usual lasted for three days....but now today on 10 th day again bleeding started...is it normal??

Answered by Dr. Soumya (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal to get periods after unwanted 72

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your query.

I have read you query and I understand your concerns about unwanted 72 and periods again.

Following is my reply:

1) Taking unwanted 72 will cause periods again in a week.

2) Hence it is normal to have had periods again. Dont worry about it.

I hope I answered you query and addressed your concerns.

Let me know if you wish to ask any further questions. I will be glad to help you.

Regards,
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (18 minutes later)

but it was the third day of my period when i took the pill....nd again a period within 7 days.....is it safe....means everything is normal na

Answered by Dr. Soumya (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Everything is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These tablets contain progesterone hormones and hence make you get periods again though you took it on 3rd day.

Everything is normal and don't worry about it.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad