Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Postpone-72?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017

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Question : Hi doctor.. i have my regular periods with 25 days cycle.. last period on 6th dec.. but had unprotected sex with my hubby on 26th 28th and 29th dec.. i had postpone 72 pill on 28th dec... expected period date was dec31st .. but had spotting on 31st dec.. and few drops of bleeding for past two days... we dont want any pregnacy now.. is there a possiblity of pregnancy ? kindly suggest how to make sure of avoiding pregnancy. thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Emergency contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Postpone 72 or emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse prevents pregnancy in 98% cases.
The spotting is likely due to the hormonal effect of the pill and indicates that it is effective in its action.
There is no other way to prevent pregnancy beyond 72 hours.
I will suggest you to wait for the next periods, if delayed, then get a urine pregnancy test to confirm the diagnosis.
Further management should be done accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

thanks for your quick reply doctor..
when can i do a urine test ? can i do it today itself or should i wait for 2 or 3 days and do to get a confirmed answer. thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
After 10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, Repeat the pregnancy test after 10 days.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 days later)

Hi doctor.. I got my periods today with heavy flow.. Now feeling relaxed. thanks for your advice.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me by asking a direct question to me on health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng