Hi, Does I take 2 unwanted 72 in the gap of 48 hours?

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Generally, a gap of six months is preferred between 2 successive intake of emergency contraceptive pills, and this includes unwanted 72 too. However, if due to some extreme emergency, you end up taking them at a shorter time interval, it may not end up harming you. But, please be cautious, it can play havoc in not just your gynaecological system, it can also disrupt action of related organs too. The more important thing here is to make sure that the male partner takes some measure in contraception. It is because, contraception methods in male are non-invasive (eg - condoms, abstaining from ejaculation within vagina) and non-hazardous. Even surgical methods, vasectomy in males is reversible, and therefore less hazardous. Also, vasectomy does not affect male physiology, anatomy, or emotions in any way, therefore is a better method. All methods of female contraception have some level of risk attached; however, if you are keen to take extra precaution from your side, please visit a gynaecologist, understand your body and take the best suitable method for you, to avoid unplanned pregnancies, for as long as you prefer.

Ramakrishna Chanduri · Accepted Answer

Generally, a gap of six months is preferred between 2 successive intake of emergency contraceptive pills, and this includes unwanted 72 too. However, if due to some extreme emergency, you end up taking them at a shorter time interval, it may not end up harming you. But, please be cautious, it can play havoc in not just your gynaecological system, it can also disrupt action of related organs too. The more important thing here is to make sure that the male partner takes some measure in contraception. It is because, contraception methods in male are non-invasive (eg - condoms, abstaining from ejaculation within vagina) and non-hazardous. Even surgical methods, vasectomy in males is reversible, and therefore less hazardous. Also, vasectomy does not affect male physiology, anatomy, or emotions in any way, therefore is a better method. All methods of female contraception have some level of risk attached; however, if you are keen to take extra precaution from your side, please visit a gynaecologist, understand your body and take the best suitable method for you, to avoid unplanned pregnancies, for as long as you prefer.