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When Do Periods Start After Taking Unwanted 72?

I had unprotected sex with my partner right after her periods..i.e..her periods starts on 16 oct to 20 oct we had sex on 21st .she took unwanted 72 on 22nd ..after six days bleeding starts which remains till 31st oct...want to know when she will down ...us every thing fine
posted on Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for asking your question. I would like to tell you that unwanted 72 is an emergency contraceptive containing levonorgestrol and it has to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. single dose is sufficient to prevent pregnancy.
Usually bleeding occurs after 24 hours of taking contraceptive pill. in your case, bleeding has started after 6 days,which is very strange. this pill will not affect the normal menstrual cycle, may be 2 to 4 days delay.
So i would advise you to consult a gynecologist for further assistance.
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When Do Periods Start After Taking Unwanted 72?

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for asking your question. I would like to tell you that unwanted 72 is an emergency contraceptive containing levonorgestrol and it has to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. single dose is sufficient to prevent pregnancy. Usually bleeding occurs after 24 hours of taking contraceptive pill. in your case, bleeding has started after 6 days,which is very strange. this pill will not affect the normal menstrual cycle, may be 2 to 4 days delay. So i would advise you to consult a gynecologist for further assistance.