What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Unwanted 72?

Posted on Sat, 20 Sep 2014

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Question : My partner had taken unwanted 72 after 2hrs of un protected sex. After 2 days she got splts for one day but her regularperiods have missed 15 days. Is she pregnant if yes which tablet to take now

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
see detailed description

Detailed Answer:
Hello, please do a urine pregnancy test and tell me the result.
Emergency pill is usually very effective so most probably the test will be negative.
If negative then just wait for periods as they are delayed because of emergency pill.
Waiting for your reply.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (2 days later)

Urine pregnancy test is negative' is any other treatment is required. How much time it may take for regular period.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
regesterone advised

Detailed Answer:
Hi, ever since pregnancy has been ruled out take tablet regesterone 10 mg at night for 5 days and after stopping it she will get her periods in 2-5 days.
This delay was due to emergency pill so nothing to worry.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar