How Effective Is Unwanted 72 In Preventing Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2016

Question: Hi, I had protected sex on 4 th of Dec that to be took unwanted 72 within in 3 he's and last period date was 28 th Nov and still waiting for the periods to come as it got delayed..so are there any chances of pregnancy? Please reply.

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Less likely to be pregnant.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
You have mentioned you had protected sex and also took post coital pills within 72 hours, then you are less likely to be pregnant. This pills are highly accurate when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Delayed period might be due to stress or anxiety. To relive anxiety you can test urine pregnancy test, with morning sample.

This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.

Hope this helps.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (48 hours later)

If result is negative , den which medicine should be refer to get period and is there any issue if its already periods gets delay by over 15 days .. What to do with this issue....are there any chances of missing periods this month.? Thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No need of medication to induce period at present

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
Sorry for late reply.
I think there is no need of any menses inducing agents. I would suggest you to test after week of missed period and relax, stress can itself can be responsible for delayed period. If the test is negative, you should not be worried.

This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.

Hope this helps.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T