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How many days after taking Unwanted 72 can I expect withdrawal bleeding?

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Published At July 4, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My fiancé and I got intimate last week. The top part of his penis was wet. I am not sure if it was urine or pre-cum. He rubbed his penis outside my vagina, but there was no penetration. I took Unwanted 72 on the next day. Are there any chances of pregnancy?

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

The likelihood of pregnancy is extremely low for several reasons. Firstly, there was no penetration, and therefore no ejaculation of semen into the vagina. Additionally, you have taken the pill, which is highly effective in preventing pregnancy. Considering these factors, there is minimal cause for concern regarding pregnancy.

Thank you for consulting me.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

When can I expect to experience withdrawal bleeding? I took Unwanted 72 on the 22nd of this month.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

  • Approximately 20 percent of patients who take this pill experience bleeding within a week of consumption, although this is not guaranteed for all patients. It commonly induces irregular bleeding within the current cycle.
  • If you do experience withdrawal bleeding, it may occur around the 30th of this month or closer to your expected period date.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Last year, when I took the Unwanted 72 pill, I experienced withdrawal bleeding after 7 days. However, it has been 9 days since taking it this time, and I have not noticed any bleeding. Is it mandatory to experience bleeding every time we take the pill, or is it possible for bleeding to occur only occasionally when taking the pill?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

No, it is not obligatory; withdrawal bleeding occurs only occasionally. As mentioned earlier, approximately 20 percent of individuals experience it. This is due to the single dose of hormone, which may not always induce significant changes in the uterus to prompt bleeding.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I experienced heavy bleeding from last month, but I am unsure if it was my period or withdrawal bleeding. Today, I noticed thick white vaginal discharge. Is this normal? It does not come with any itching, so I do not suspect a yeast infection.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Withdrawal bleeding typically happens within a week, suggesting this might be a period. While thin and watery discharge is common, thick and curdy white discharge is usually a sign of a Candida infection. Although itching may not always accompany it, there is a possibility of infection. I suggest monitoring for two to three days. If the issue persists, consider using clotrimazole pessaries, inserted into the vagina overnight for seven days.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

What can cause this?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Are you still experiencing thin and watery discharge? This type of discharge is often linked to hormonal fluctuations, typically occurring two weeks before or after periods, after taking contraceptive pills, or during pregnancy. However, if the discharge becomes thick, curdy, or foul-smelling, it may indicate an infection. In cases of thin, watery discharge, treatment is usually unnecessary.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I began my period yesterday, but it is very light and brown in color. Today, which is typically heavier, I am experiencing only a few drops of brown blood. Is this normal? It is the first time this has happened.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Yes, this situation is possible and could be a result of taking an emergency contraceptive pill if you have. However, we should also consider the possibility of pregnancy. Have you engaged in sexual activity since your last period? If so, I recommend getting a urine pregnancy test done. If not, there is likely no cause for concern, and the irregularity may be due to hormonal imbalance. I suggest waiting and observing for one to two days.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

No sexual activity occurred after my last period, which began on July 3rd and ended on July 5th following the i-pill.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read and understand your concern.

Okay, so I do not believe there is any immediate cause for concern. However, for added reassurance, it would be advisable to undergo a urine pregnancy test just to be on the safer side. Otherwise, there is likely no need to worry.

Looking forward to your response in order to help you.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

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