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I took unwanted 72 on sep12, within 2 hrs of unprotected sex. My due date for periods is Sep15 but still I' didn't get my periods?do I have to worry about delay of periods ?

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Last 7 days are already safe ,so there was no need to take the pill.but as you have taken the pill now periods are delayed due to pill ... Read More

I got my periods while having sex and i took an unwanted 72 pill, I'm 4 days late now. Does unwanted 72 delay my periods?

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Hi, We had protected sex during periods, after periods we had unprotected sex. I took unwanted 72 just after that day (also within 72 hrs of protected sex during periods). After 2 days of having pill i had heavy bleeding. For this month even after 5 days i dont have periods is there any serious concern? Or just it is the case of periods delay?

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You already had menses post i pill Periods become delayed because of taking i pill Use proper contraception ... Read More

Will it delay how may percent after taking unwanted 72? I have taken 2 tablets one immediately and next is next day morning..is there any possibility of getting regular days or pakka delay will happen.. please assist doctors

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Unwanted 72 can be taken up to 72hrs from unprotected sexual intercourse.period may be delayed in few patients.if period delayed advised to perform pregnancy test and consult gynaecologist ... Read More

I had unprotected sex (no ejaculation) on 28th April'18 and took Unwanted 72 the very same day. I got my periods as per schedule on May 5th. However, this is June and I have still have not got my periods - its 7 days late as of today. I also took a home pregnancy test (PregaNews) today and got Negative results. Could a doctor please suggest me a po

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Once confirmed by Bhcg.It is kind of blood test and confirmatory also.If negative means no pregnancy then wait you will resume the period but takes time.Donot use any other medicine otherwise again de ... Read More

My gf and i had unprotected sex on 21st Feb and took unwanted 72 within 2hrs. She got her withdrawal bleeding for 3 days after a week ie. 1st Mar . As her period cycle is 11-13, it's now 22nd Mar and her periods are yet delayed. We took test on 19th and 21st Mar as well which came as negative. How long does she have to wait for her periods? Also

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I had unprotected sex two months ago then I took unwanted 72. My periods were ten days early next month. But second months periods are still due. Plz advice

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Do a urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. Although chances of pregnancy are less but still there. If negative then nothing more to be done just wait for spontaneous resumption of menstrual cycl ... Read More

Lmp 20 oct ...took unwanted 72 on 26th...and not getting my periods in november 11 days late ...upt is negative

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Either wait for the period or take medicine to get period. Pill delays period as its side effects . ... Read More

Period on jan - 21st january Had NON PENETRATIVE SEX(Digital fingering and stuff) on- 1st february Gave unwanted 72 pill on -2nd february Had her periods on - 18th february (with no withdrawal bleeding as side effect before this) This is march 30th and she did not have her periods... What should i do? provided doing pregnancy test is a little bit

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If no direct contact then no chance of pregnancy. ... Read More

I had unprocted sex with my boyfriend on 9th feb and consumed unwanted 72 on the same day. My periods date is 24th Jan and I have miss my periods for the month of feb. There are no signs of pregancy. I didnt get my periods till date.

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Hello doctors! It will be nice if y'all can help me out! I need to attend an important event for 3 days, is there any way to delay my periods?

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Dear dr I got my periods on 31st January, 2026 ..This month I'm having my physical practical I wish to delay my periods ..I don't have any health issues ..my periods are very regular and mostly my periods start 5-6 days prior to my last period date This month I'm not able to make out when to start the tablets as February doesn't have 31st in it

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I had unprotected sex today. Usually, my partner and I use condoms, but today it just happened. I am not a frequent user of emergency contraception the last time I took Unwanted 72 was about 3 years ago. Is it safe and effective for me to take it now?

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Unless you do not have any allergies and are not taking any other significant medications that may interfere with metabolism of progesterone, It shouldn't be a problem for you to take the med. ... Read More

I didn't had my periods till now last it was in last year December 8th , my body is weak don't feel like eating much also i was sexually active last days of December, i had taken unwanted 72 also. Earlier there isn't any issues after taking ipill or unwanted 72 but now i am facing this issue what should i do

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Get urine pregnancy test If it is negative Treatment can given ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been having irregular and delayed periods for some time now. Since my last delay(last period 18th dec 2025), I’ve been feeling excessive fatigue, sleepiness, hair fall, low appetite, heaviness after eating, low mood, and occasional sensitivity to cold. I also feel my face looks puffier than before and my vision feels slig

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Your symptoms are suggestive of Hypothyroidism. Please get your Thyroid profile and sonography of the lower abdomen done and consult a Gynaecologist or a General Physician with the report. ... Read More

I want to travel this week, I want to delay my periods, I am 24 years old, no hormonal issues or medicines, which medicine should I take? And how many times ?

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Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

I would like to delay my periods for wedding. Can you please suggest what medicine to take and how to take them? How many tablets a day and for how long to take them? Also when should I expect my periods after stopping? I'm not on any other medicines. Thank you.

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Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

Getting irregular periods. My average cycle length is 45 days instead of 28 days. Once i got period after 72 days.

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Please consult Your cycles are not regular ... Read More

My last period was on 14th December and today it is 14th Jan. My periods have not come yet. I was sexually active on 27th And 31st. On both the days, my partner used Condoms. There was a time when he used the pulled out method but I took emergency contraceptive pill for safety. Now my periods are delayed. I am feeling breast tenderness, lower back

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Did you experience any kind of spotting after taking i pill.?. If your periods are regular,you can do urine pregnancy test or if irregular,b hcg blood test .. ... Read More

Hi doc, MY periods is regular every month..and I will get periods 5 days before the last pms.december 14th I got my periods I would like to delay my periods since I have a function to attend on 11 12 13 jan.Kindly let me know when to start primoult n Regards, Archana

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My last menstrual cycle was on 20th Nov. I have done my pregnancy test with home kit twice it's negative. However, I'm concern on a part why my periods are delayed over 5 days

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It's a negative test. You can wait for the periods to come spontaneously ... Read More

I want to delay my periods as I am travelling next month on 5th jan to 12 jan My last periods was on 8th December Suggest me any medicine to delay and when to take medicine

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My wife's period date is on the 20th. I had sex with my wife on the 8th, and about an hour after having sex, I gave my wife the Unwanted 72 pill. However, since then, my wife has been experiencing a lot of body pain and severe weakness all over her body. Why is this happening, how long will this pain last, and will my wife's next period be on time?

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Unwanted 72 may not be responsible for body pain, reason might be something else It is known that emergency contraceptives are harmones in high dosages and alter the menstrual cycle. Connect online fo ... Read More

I had sex on the 8th Dec and took the Unwanted 72 pill one hour later. Since that night, I have been experiencing severe body aches and my body feels heavy. What is the reason for this? And how long will it take for this to get better?"

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This is a common side effect of the pill. Don't worry . You might get withdrawal bleed after 1 week . And then you will feel better ... Read More

My periods is delayed by 9 days . My last date was oct 25th. Never happened before. I am married and not pregnant I need to get my periods soon as I have function at my home on 13th. Please suggest to get immediate periods

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Hello My last period is on 16th nov to 21st nov and I had unprotected sex on 22nd nov in afternoon and in night I had a unwanted 72 pills but today after a 1 week I had a bleeding and pain just like my periods had came so can any one explain me this situation

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Do not worry no problem it is safe relax ... Read More

Hello i’m 21 years old and my periods are usually regular. my next period is expected soon, and I wanted to ask if it’s safe for me to delay it for a couple of days. I don’t have pcos and i'm not taking any regular medication. Please let me know if this is safe and what medicine can be taken?

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I had taken unwanted 72 pill on 12th day of my cycle, my period is delayed for more than a week now, tested negative twice with the pregnancy kit. Currently experiencing nausea after meals especially breakfast. Could I still be pregnant??

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I am facing delayed periods , there has been no physical contact so not pregnant but still no periods from last 2 months feeling bloated please help

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You can take medicine to get your period. Get ultrasound scan and blood test to know the reason for delayed period. Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

Hi , i have got my periods delayed since 14 days . My period was supposed to be on 26th october . I had intercourse 2 times , 2 with protection… one was in 27th oct and one was 12th oct … i had taken ipill on 17th september … ive not got my periods till Now what to do . I have a white colour discharge coming frequently

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