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Unwanted 72

Unwanted 72 is an emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) that prevents a possible pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is also effective in suspected case of contraceptive failure. It has a composition of Levonorgestrel.

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My wife has been having weakness after taking Unwanted-72. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My wife and I had sex, and she took the Unwanted 72 within 12 hours, and after 15 days, at the time of her period, she found bleeding just for one day. Today is the third day of her period, and she is not feeling well. There is a weakness in her body. Please help. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Since you have taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, then there is no chance of pregnancy. This could be because of hormonal changes due to the medication you have taken. So relax and do not worry. However, if yo...  Read Full »

My girlfriend took an emergency contraceptive pill due to a broken condom incident, and since then, she has had withdrawal bleeding. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I had sex nine days ago. The condom slipped, but its opening was outside and I removed it carefully. But, just to be sure, she had Unwanted-72 immediately after. Today, she had period-like bleeding. Is it a side effect of Unwanted-72 or was it something else?  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. It is a withdrawal bleeding and there is nothing to worry about. So, relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Take care.   Read Full »

Is withdrawal bleeding necessary after taking the Unwanted 72 pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. I did not have any withdrawal bleeding. It has been two days since I took Unwanted 72. I took it within an hour of having unprotected sex. Is withdrawal bleeding necessary after taking the pill? Please advise me as I am concerned.  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of a pregnancy. You can have the withdrawal bleeding within a week to 10 days of taking it or you may have your periods a little early. So relax and do not worry. ...  Read Full »

Is it normal to have abdomen pain after taking Unwanted 72?

Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner during the fourth day of my period. I took Unwanted 72 after the intercourse. After taking it, I have immense body pain, especially in the lower abdomen. My periods bleeding is stopped. Is the pain normal? When can I expect my next periods?  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From day one to ten of the period, it is a safe period, and there are no chances of pregnancy. As there is no ovulation happening during this period, there are no chances of pregnancy. Also, you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, so there is n...  Read Full »

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