What Causes Brown Spotting After Taking Unwanted 72?

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014

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Question : hello. i had unprotected sex last week and took unwanted 72 within 24 hrs. i had my mensuration cycle on 15 Sep. i got some brown spotting. i am not having a continuous flow of blood. can i be pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are unlikely to be pregnant

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear XXXXXXX

Unwanted 72 is quite effective in preventing pregnancy especially if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
The pill if taken immediately preceding the expected period may cause some disturbance in duration and character of bleeding. Do not worry you are unlikely to be pregnant,also 1 week prior to expected period is considered as safe period too.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore

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