Hello Manosi
- Emergency contraception like Unwanted 72 is not 100% effective, especially if taken multiple times in a cycle or after ovulation. - A positive pregnancy test means you are most likely pregnant. - The symptoms you described (vomiting, appetite loss, back pain) are common in early pregnancy.
Next steps: - Schedule an appointment with a gynecologist as soon as possible to confirm the pregnancy and discuss your options and care. - Avoid taking any more emergency contraception or self-medicating. - The doctor will guide you on what to do next, including necessary tests and support.
Thank you
When you take emergency contraception like Unwanted 72, it’s indeed possible for your menstrual cycle to become disrupted. However, if you’ve taken a pregnancy test and it’s positive, it means pregnancy is likely occurring. It’s crucial to confirm this result with a healthcare provider, who can guide you on the next steps, whether you’re considering carrying the pregnancy to term or exploring termination. Also, your symptoms like vomiting, loss of appetite, and back pain could be related to early pregnancy or other conditions. Since these could also be associated with other medical issues, it’s necessary to evaluate them in the context of your positive test result. It’s best to make an appointment with an obstetrician or a general practitioner as soon as possible to confirm the pregnancy via a blood test and ultrasound and to discuss your health, options, and any necessary prenatal care if you decide to continue the pregnancy. Avoid further use of Unwanted 72 without consulting a healthcare provider, as its effects on an existing pregnancy haven’t been thoroughly examined and it’s not intended for regular contraceptive use. Consider discussing with your doctor about more reliable long-term contraceptive options, if needed, like birth control pills, IUDs, etc., to avoid future situations like this. Timely medical consultation is really important in your current situation—a delayed approach could limit the options available and may also impact health.
Hello dear See unwanted 72 can be taken within 72 hrs but it is not effective if pregnancy is already established I think there may be need for abortion only which is medico legal issue I suggest you to please consult gynaecologist in person immediately for better clarity Regards
Repeat the pregnancy test tomorrow morning
Use first morning urine. If positive again → pregnancy confirmed.
Get a blood test (most important)
Serum β-hCG (quantitative) This confirms pregnancy and estimates how far along you are.
Do a transvaginal ultrasound once β-hCG ≥ 1500–2000 mIU/mL
Yes. It is only 85–90% effective, and effectiveness drops if:
Taken multiple times in a cycle
Taken after ovulation
High body weight
Too much time passed after sex
So failure is possible
