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Is Pregnancy Possible After Taking I-pill Within 24 Hours?

Posted on Fri, 29 Jan 2016

Question: Hello, i have question regarding my period. I had period on 15th dec to 19th dec 2015. After that i had unprotected intercourse with my husband on 27th dec 2015. But on that day only i.e on 27th dec i took ipill contraceptive pill to avoid any unplanned pregnancy. So will cause delay in my period cycle in this month i.e january 2016? As am very tensed abt it. Are there any chances of getting pregnant? When will i get my period?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The chances of pregnancy is almost nil.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting me about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Here are the answers of your questions.
As you had i-pill within 72 hrs.after unprotected sex,the chances of pregnancy is almost nil.
I-pill may cause disturbances in menstrual cycle and period may get delayed or come early due to hormonal disturbance( it contains high doses of hormone in it).
Your period may get delayed for 7-10 days or may come early.
Please do not take any stress as it may further delay your menses.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Once again thanks for the query.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 hours later)

so its not require to take a home pregnancy test? i am very tensed about it doctor. plz help

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need of pregnancy testing.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Yes there is no need of pregnancy testing right now.
But you need pregnancy testing after 10 days of your missed period date.
No need to take any stress.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (29 minutes later)

missed period date means? does it mean my estimated period date in this month i.e 15th jan? because i had my period in this date on the month of 15th dec 2015? so, should i count 10days after 15th XXXXXXX 2016?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,you are right.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Yes,you are right,you should do your pregnancy test on 25th of January to rule out pregnancy ( though the chances are very low).
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

do you think i will have my period before this date? as you are telling that the chances are low? Thank you mam for everything..

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes,most likely you will get your menses before 25th, but if you will not resume your menses till 25th that doesn't mean you are pregnant.
Testing is only done as a rule to rule out pregnancy.
Hope this information is useful.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar