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Emergency Contraception

The methods of preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex is known as emergency contraception. Emergency contraception can be achieved by using hormonal pills (emergency contraceptive pills) or copper-bearing intrauterine devices (IUD). They delay or inhibit ovulation, and should be used within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

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I have not got withdrawal bleeding after taking Unwanted 72. Why?

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?  Read Full »


Dr. Naik Sharmila Shashikant

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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...  Read Full »

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