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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy After Taking Unwanted 72
Question: I have given unwanted 72 to my gf before 28 hours of having sex...is there any chance to be pragent.?
Brief Answer:
Not likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mode of action of the emergency pill varies with the phase of the menstrual cycle and also when it has been consumed, usually after the intercourse.
When taken before the onset of ovulation, ovulation is inhibited due to the high hormone content in the pill. When taken after ovulation has occurred, it makes the cervical mucus thick and hostile for the ascent of the sperms. When taken after conception, it makes the uterine lining unfavorable for the implantation of the embryo.
Also, the efficacy of the pill varies depending on the time frame when it has been consumed. The efficacy is above 95% when taken within 6 hours. This efficacy becomes 85% when taken after 24 hours until 72 hours.
Since you have given the pill prior to the intercourse, the effects may vary since the drug has a half-life and may not be so effective after 24 hours, though blood levels have been found for five days. Yet, she is protected mostly. This is enhanced if she is in her safe period, when, actually there is no need for any pill.
Since the pill has a high hormone content, withdrawal bleeding may occur for a couple of days. Also, the next natural period may get delayed by a week or two. If she does not see her next period even after ten days after she is due, help must be sought from a specialist for further management.
Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for any more information. I will be happy to help.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Not likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The mode of action of the emergency pill varies with the phase of the menstrual cycle and also when it has been consumed, usually after the intercourse.
When taken before the onset of ovulation, ovulation is inhibited due to the high hormone content in the pill. When taken after ovulation has occurred, it makes the cervical mucus thick and hostile for the ascent of the sperms. When taken after conception, it makes the uterine lining unfavorable for the implantation of the embryo.
Also, the efficacy of the pill varies depending on the time frame when it has been consumed. The efficacy is above 95% when taken within 6 hours. This efficacy becomes 85% when taken after 24 hours until 72 hours.
Since you have given the pill prior to the intercourse, the effects may vary since the drug has a half-life and may not be so effective after 24 hours, though blood levels have been found for five days. Yet, she is protected mostly. This is enhanced if she is in her safe period, when, actually there is no need for any pill.
Since the pill has a high hormone content, withdrawal bleeding may occur for a couple of days. Also, the next natural period may get delayed by a week or two. If she does not see her next period even after ten days after she is due, help must be sought from a specialist for further management.
Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for any more information. I will be happy to help.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
her period dates r near by... so i need to do prega text with pragnency device or i m safe?
Brief Answer:
Safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing back.
If her period is almost due, this means she is in her safe period and hence chances of conception are scarce. Thus you are safe.
Hope this helps. Please contact if you need any more help. I will be glad to do so.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing back.
If her period is almost due, this means she is in her safe period and hence chances of conception are scarce. Thus you are safe.
Hope this helps. Please contact if you need any more help. I will be glad to do so.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
thanks a lot dr for helping n still i will do preg test througt pragrency device n in case if reports r positive than what to do
Brief Answer:
If pregnant and unwanted, can get a medical abortion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing again.
If pregnancy test is positive and if you do not wish this pregnancy, you can get an induced medical abortion under the supervision of a specialist.
Hope all your queries have been answered.
Wish you good health.
regards,
Shanti.V.
If pregnant and unwanted, can get a medical abortion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing again.
If pregnancy test is positive and if you do not wish this pregnancy, you can get an induced medical abortion under the supervision of a specialist.
Hope all your queries have been answered.
Wish you good health.
regards,
Shanti.V.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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