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Can I get pregnant after taking Unwanted 72?

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Patient's Query

I am a 23 year old female. I had my periods on the first of this month. I had unprotected sex with no ejaculation on the eighth and took Unwanted 72 the next morning. The first withdrawal bleeding was on the 11th and the second was on the 15th. But, I have general fatigue, weakness and abdominal cramps. I need advice.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

As you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, and already had the withdrawal bleeding, there is no chance of pregnancy. So, there is nothing to worry about.

The symptoms you had mentioned could be due to stress, anxiety, work pressure, change of place, change in climate or physiological factors. So relax and do not worry.

However, if you have a doubt then get a urine pregnancy test and a pelvic scan done to rule out the exact cause. Do get back to me with reports so that I can guide you further.

Take care.

Answered byDr. Neha Rathod

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At July 23, 2017
Reviewed AtNovember 12, 2025

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Dr. Neha Rathod
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