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Could A Delayed Period Be Due To A Pregnancy?
Hi.. I had protected sex last month on 14, my periods were due 23 last month.. After having sex I got my periods on 16 which is almost 8 day s early. Don know the reason as to why it was early. I had unprotected sex on 20 this month since I still dint get my periods n I felt like I was going to get within 2 days and since it s safe period we had unprotected sex and I took I pill within 2 hours.. I still dint get my periods.. Very worried if I.could be pregnant.. I do not know if I should consider 16 as my date time according to.last month since it was early or 23 as the date time?? Periods were never irregular for me..
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
Hello, and i hope I can help you today.
The i-pill, or emergency contraception, is very effective in preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
However, many women experience withdrawal bleeding as a side effect of the i-pill, especially if your cycle is due. This is because the drop in the hormone progesterone, which is contained in the i-pill, is the same hormone that drops in your body when you get your normal period. The bleeding after the i-pill is actually an indication that it worked correctly.
Because you already bled this cycle from the i-pill, which mimics a small period, your real cycle may be delayed or not come at all.
However, for reassurance, I suggest you perform a urine pregnancy test within 10-14 days after your episode of unprotected intercourse if your normal cycle does not occur by then. Over the counter pregnancy tests will become positive within two weeks of conception.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
The i-pill, or emergency contraception, is very effective in preventing pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
However, many women experience withdrawal bleeding as a side effect of the i-pill, especially if your cycle is due. This is because the drop in the hormone progesterone, which is contained in the i-pill, is the same hormone that drops in your body when you get your normal period. The bleeding after the i-pill is actually an indication that it worked correctly.
Because you already bled this cycle from the i-pill, which mimics a small period, your real cycle may be delayed or not come at all.
However, for reassurance, I suggest you perform a urine pregnancy test within 10-14 days after your episode of unprotected intercourse if your normal cycle does not occur by then. Over the counter pregnancy tests will become positive within two weeks of conception.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
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