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Why could one not get withdrawal bleeding after Unwanted 72?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had unprotected sex 15 days after my last menstrual period and took Unwanted 72 after seven hours. Till now did not experience any bleeding. What are the chances of pregnancy and when should I conduct a pregnancy test?

Hi,

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As you have taken Unwanted 72 within seven hours there are no chances of pregnancy. This pill does not always result in withdrawal bleeding but can as well delay the periods depending upon which phase the pill has been taken that is the first phase (estrogenic phase) of the menstrual cycle or second progesterone phase. Wait till your period date or even later as they may get delayed for about two weeks and maximum. There is no need to do a urine pregnancy test in between if they get delayed by two weeks. Later you can do if no periods after that.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At March 24, 2017
Reviewed AtMay 27, 2024

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