Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Unwanted-72?

Posted on Fri, 5 Aug 2016

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Fri, 5 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello,
I had unprotected sex on 4th night and after 18hrs I had taken unwanted 72. After taking the pill we again had sex after 1hr are there any chances of pregnancy?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No chance of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about possibility of pregnancy.

You have taken adequate precautions and had sex during protected period. Hence I don't see any chance of pregnancy.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (18 minutes later)

So it means like after having sex we took unwanted 72 and after taking the pill for how much time can we have unprotected safe sex which will not lead to pregnancy

Thanks for the result-
Also i am experiencing too much pain just below the stomach is it due to umwanted72 pill side effect and when will i get rid of the pain.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pain will go away

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This pain is temporary. Don't worry about it. It will go away in two days.

Having sexual Intercourse upto 5 days after pill gives protection. But it depends on day of ovulation. Differs on each day.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 days later)

Hello,
If we want to cross check for pregnancy test at home itself what is the best method to follow and after how many days from sex we should do the test to get confirm result??

Answered by Dr. Soumya (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Serum beta hCG blood test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Get serum beta hCG blood test after one week of missed periods. This will tell if you are pregnant or not.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar