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How Long After Taking Unwanted 72 Pill Does Withdrawal Bleeding Start?

Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016

Question: 2 month back i had medical abortion. i was 4 week pregnant.. my next expected period date was 18th may but it happened on 23rd may(5days delay).. my next period is expected to be on 23rd XXXXXXX . i had unprotected sex on 12th XXXXXXX and had taken unwanted-72 within 16hrs... when can i get expect to get my periods... ? i have an important temple visits on 15th & 16th of june(4 th and 5th day of taking unwanted 72) and i want to know is there any chance of getting periods on these days?? can i proceed with my temple visit??

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
16-18 th XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Withdrawal bleeding can occur within 5-7 days of taking I pill.The bleeding can occur anywhere between16-18 th of XXXXXXX so you should plan your visits accordingly.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Thank you for your reply ma'am your answer was highly beneficial.

Firstly I would like to know for how many days bleeding can occur???

Is it safe to take tablet to postpone my periods for these 2days..? If so which tablet? And when it should be taken?

What are problems that can cause?

Kindly reply mam..

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No pill to postpone bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The bleeding will occur for 5-6 days.
It is not advisable to take any tablet to postpone the periods, as it can interfere with the action of I pill.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina