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Can Unwanted 72 Be Taken After 2 Days Of Intercourse To Avoid Pregnancy?

Hello Sir/Madam,
I and my gf are going to have sex for the first time. we dont wish to use any protection for same. Is it safe if after 2 days of sex, my gf takes a single tablet of unwanted 72? Would there be any chance of pregnancy or any other side effect?
Thanks
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
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Hello dear,
I understand your concern.

In my opinion the unwanted 72 comes under emergency contraception.

The emergency contraception is used when the protection is failed like irregular intake of birth control pills or tear or slippage of condom etc.

But it should not be used for regular usage.

Unwanted 72 is high dose progesterone hormone.It causes hormonal imbalance.

So if used regularly it might cause heavy bleeding.

So restrict for emergency situations.

Unwanted 72 is effective in 95% cases in preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.

Intercourse can be done without protection in case of safe period of menstrual cycle.

Safe period is the one where there are no chances of pregnancy with unprotected intercourse.

Safe period is said to be roughly around 1 week before and after the period and during the period.

But this safe period method or natural method is applicable only in case of regular cycle.

So kindly check for the safe period and if inevitable you can go for unwanted 72.

Hope this helps.
Best regards....Dr.Srilatha
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Can Unwanted 72 Be Taken After 2 Days Of Intercourse To Avoid Pregnancy?

Hello dear, I understand your concern. In my opinion the unwanted 72 comes under emergency contraception. The emergency contraception is used when the protection is failed like irregular intake of birth control pills or tear or slippage of condom etc. But it should not be used for regular usage. Unwanted 72 is high dose progesterone hormone.It causes hormonal imbalance. So if used regularly it might cause heavy bleeding. So restrict for emergency situations. Unwanted 72 is effective in 95% cases in preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Intercourse can be done without protection in case of safe period of menstrual cycle. Safe period is the one where there are no chances of pregnancy with unprotected intercourse. Safe period is said to be roughly around 1 week before and after the period and during the period. But this safe period method or natural method is applicable only in case of regular cycle. So kindly check for the safe period and if inevitable you can go for unwanted 72. Hope this helps. Best regards....Dr.Srilatha