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I had sex on 4th feb. again on 18 feb i had unprotected sex but i took unwanted 72 within 48 hrs. my period date was 18feb which didt statred. i had took test on 23rd it was negative. i got my periods on 25th feb which was light n brown or black but on nxt day no period in morning,again it started in evening with little n brown. 3rd day it was still little and black or brown. why ths happen? and i took test today in morng it was negative... whn shld i tk test again? wat is reson for brown clr or light red dnt no? is ths withdrawal bleeding? whn my periods wl come? am i pregnant? reply as soon as possible .
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Hello Anon
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90% effective if taken within 72 hours, so the risk is very small. It works by preventing ovulation and stopping a pregnancy from starting. It is not an abortion pill. It prevents a pregnancy, it does not end one. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, dizziness, breast pain, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Some women can bleed a little or quite extensively after taking emergency contraception.
March 1, 2018 - 2:21pmThe more frequently they are taken, the more likely a woman is to have side effects and an irregular cycle. They should be taken only for emergencies, not used as a method of birth control.
Symptoms usually start 2-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. Some get many, or a few, or none. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected date, a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is very low. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking emergency contraception. We cannot predict this for our readers in terms of length of delays. Each woman is different. Periods should get back to normal by the second cycle after.
Since your test is negative, you're not pregnant.
Best,
Susan
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