Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Does Unwanted 72 Have Adverse Side Effects?
I took unwanted-72 1 hour after fooling around. We didn t have proper sex. But his pre-cum might have touched my vagina. I was ovulating when this happened. Can I get pregnant ? If not, will there be any long term damage to my body ? This was the first time I took this pill.
posted on
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 12 Jun 2023
Answered on
Tue, 20 Jun 2023
Last reviewed on
Hello,
Since you have taken unwanted 72, within 72 hours of unprotected sex, risk of pregnancy is very low. Some women may experience delayed periods in their next cycle after taking this emergency contraceptive pill. Other side effects of unwanted 72 are headache, tenderness on the breast, fatigue, dizziness, slight spotting or bleeding before the start of the next menstruation cycle.
Some also experience body aches, irregular periods, abdominal cramps, bloating, and stomach upset. Unwanted 72 is a one time to be used emergency contraceptive pill. If you do not want a baby, you should you should be on regular contraceptive pills or device.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Since you have taken unwanted 72, within 72 hours of unprotected sex, risk of pregnancy is very low. Some women may experience delayed periods in their next cycle after taking this emergency contraceptive pill. Other side effects of unwanted 72 are headache, tenderness on the breast, fatigue, dizziness, slight spotting or bleeding before the start of the next menstruation cycle.
Some also experience body aches, irregular periods, abdominal cramps, bloating, and stomach upset. Unwanted 72 is a one time to be used emergency contraceptive pill. If you do not want a baby, you should you should be on regular contraceptive pills or device.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
Unwanted 72 has short term side effects like nausea, vomiting, mild lower abdominal pain, and headache. It will delay periods by about 10-15 days. It is not known to cause long term damage in body.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Unwanted 72 has short term side effects like nausea, vomiting, mild lower abdominal pain, and headache. It will delay periods by about 10-15 days. It is not known to cause long term damage in body.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....