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What Causes Delayed Periods Having Taken The Unwanted Pill 72?

I n my husband did sex for the whole day and finally at the night i took the unwanted 72 bt it has been 1 week over now n the bleedind has nt occured. M continuing with my studies and so we don't want any baby now. so what should i do ? please tell me please....
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Following guidelines must be adhered to:
1. Emergency contraceptive works best when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex and since you have taken within the stipulated time thus the possibility of pregnancy is minimal [95% effective] however to allay anxiety go for UPT [urine pregnancy test] or take the opinion of a Gynecologist.
2. Since it is a contraceptive and not abortion pill thus remember it will not work if you were already pregnant so don't take it as the main form of birth control.
3. Also, rule out certain lifestyle changes done recently [if any] like:
- Excessive stress
- Loosing or putting too much of weight
- Heavy exercises
- Suffering from PCOD [polycystic ovarian disease] or having a high level of prolactin [hormone]

It is best to seek suggestions to know why you have missed your periods, a gynecologist would be ideal to consult, do seek/consult a doctor for appropriate examination/investigations.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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What Causes Delayed Periods Having Taken The Unwanted Pill 72?

Hi, Following guidelines must be adhered to: 1. Emergency contraceptive works best when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex and since you have taken within the stipulated time thus the possibility of pregnancy is minimal [95% effective] however to allay anxiety go for UPT [urine pregnancy test] or take the opinion of a Gynecologist. 2. Since it is a contraceptive and not abortion pill thus remember it will not work if you were already pregnant so don t take it as the main form of birth control. 3. Also, rule out certain lifestyle changes done recently [if any] like: - Excessive stress - Loosing or putting too much of weight - Heavy exercises - Suffering from PCOD [polycystic ovarian disease] or having a high level of prolactin [hormone] It is best to seek suggestions to know why you have missed your periods, a gynecologist would be ideal to consult, do seek/consult a doctor for appropriate examination/investigations. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist