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What Does Light Brown Bleeding After Taking Unwanted 72 Indicate?
Hi, I have had unprotected sex on 25th day of my menstrual cycle(on 22nd may). i took unwanted 72 within 6 hours. Now today on 25th may i am having light brown bleeding. this is the first time i have taken ECP. why are my periods not happening normally?
Thu, 26 May 2022
Hi,
Unwanted 72 is an emergency contraceptive. It contains high dose of hormones and this has interfered with your menstrual cycle. Wait at least 10-15 days more, for your normal periods.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Unwanted 72 is an emergency contraceptive. It contains high dose of hormones and this has interfered with your menstrual cycle. Wait at least 10-15 days more, for your normal periods.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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