Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Unwanted-72?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015

Question: on 11th at 7pm i hd sex wth my gf if i take unwanted 72 am i safe?

i had sex wth my boyfrd 36hours ago wth cndom how can i prevent prgnancy safely?

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (32 minutes later)

Brief answer....you are quite safe but not 100%
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Although UNWANTED 72 is quite safe to prevent pregnancy but it is still not a 100% surety.
These pills are effective to the extent of 95% if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex.This means that 95 out of 100 females taking UNWANTED 72 hours within 24 hours won't get the pregnancy but this also means that 5 females still get pregnant in spite of taking these pills.
This effect wears off further to 85% if taken from 25 to 48 hours and effect goes down to 58% if taken from 49 to 72 hours.
So in nutshell,one can get pregnant in spite of taking UNWANTED 72 pills.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (34 hours later)

its already been 72hours since i had sex will i be pregnant now? for sure??coz it is the first time i had sex tat too while periods and aftr my sex fr two days there was blood loss fr me...so will i get pregnant now???

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (12 hours later)

Hello,
If you did unprotected sex during the periods then chances of pregnancy are not there.
There is no reason for you to get worried.
Sex during periods doesn't result in pregnancy.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (3 hours later)

but its bleeding n paining wen i go to washroom and so muh pain is there and moreover fr every 30min im gettin nature's call...is this jus becoz of frst time sex?? or anythng els??

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Hello,
Yes your pain could be due to trauma caused by first time sex.
Increased frequency of urination indicates urine infection.
It clearly indicates you must consult a doctor for a physical examination so as to assess any internal injury.You would also need a course of antibiotic.
Till you consult your doctor,start taking ibuprofen 400 three times a day.
It would help you in pain.Do local hot FOMENTATION also.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar