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Will taking Unwanted 72 within four hours of sex prevent pregnancy?

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Answered by

Dr. Nadia Khan

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At April 19, 2019
Reviewed AtJanuary 5, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had unprotected sex with my wife. After that she took Unwanted 72 within four hours. After 10 days, she bled but not heavy. It was a few spotting which was brown in color up to four days. After 12 days of sex, she took a pregnancy test. It was negative. Then please tell me if there is a chance of pregnancy or not.

Answered by Dr. Nadia Khan

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Unwanted 72 is quite effective in preventing against the pregnancy and she had spotting after taking it so probably she did not get pregnant in this cycle. Please mention her cycle length and the day of the cycle you had unprotected sex on.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Her last period started on 8th of the last month. After 10 days, had sex. Her cycle length is 30 days. Today is the sixth day, she is spotting.

Answered by Dr. Nadia Khan

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Her ovulation day is 16th day and she had sex on the 10th day of her cycle and afterward, took the pill and she is spotting now. Probably, pregnancy would not have occurred but I would recommend doing a pregnancy test just to be sure.

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

Dr. Nadia Khan
Dr. Nadia Khan

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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