When do periods start after withdrawal bleeding?

Question

Hello doctor,

My friend and I were involved in physical intimacy a few days back and there was no ejaculation and penetration was only for 2 minutes. After that considering precum she took Unwanted 72 within 3 hours. She had to bleed after six days. She has a regular cycle of 28 to 30 days and her last period was 30 days back. She did not have a period till now.

We performed a urine pregnancy test at home. All are negative. Is it confirmed that she is not pregnant? If yes, how long ideally she should wait for a period after bleeding? Is there any medicine required?

Answer 1

Hello,

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As she had a withdrawal bleed post Unwanted 72 intake and also the urine pregnancy test has been negative till date, so pregnancy is ruled out. However, the conclusive test for ruling out pregnancy remains serum beta hCG test which is a blood test. if hCG levels are less than 5 mlU, then she is surely not pregnant.

Also, now she should be expecting her menses only after 10 more days as she had her bleed marking the start of her fresh cycle. Just get the serum beta hCG test done to get conclusive results. She can wait for her menses.

Answer 2

Hello, 1. Now that she had her menses from oct 13 till today and upt is negative pregnancy os ruled out completely and no apparent need for serum beta hcg test if she was not sexually active in this cycle. 2. the next menses would be as per her new date of oct 13th and not 21st hence. Regards

Answer 3

Hello, This bleed could be mid cycle ovulation bleed which is usually darkish brown in colour and scanty, usually lasts for 1- 2days only. Just wait and watch for the bleed, it would not be much. This is common after unwanted 72 intake where hormonal rebalancing takes 2-3 cycles in all. pregnancy is unlikely considering she had menses on october 12-16th. It would be best if she would practice barrier contraception during next 2 cycles.