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Delayed Periods. History Of Having Unprotected Sex And Taking I Pill The Next Day. Can I Pill Delay Periods?

Hi doc..My wife has missed her periods by 2-3 days this month..we had an unprotected sex on 22nd may 2013, she took an i-pill on 23rd may 2013. Her period cycle is of 28th every month..today morning we had tried CIPLA PregTest that came negative (Only 1 pink line on C). Can i-Pill delays the periods? By how many days approx? Is she pregnant?
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
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OB & GYN Specialist,  's  Response
hello,

Taking I-pill within first 24 hrs of unprotected sex gives protection more than 95% against unwanted pregnancy.

Following taking I-pill, period may be delayed for 7-10 days in general. It occurs due to hormonal imbalance and mental stress.

You did sex mostly around safe period and got negative pregnancy test. Here, she wait another 1 week to get period normally. Otherwise, consult with gynecologist for proper medication to induce period.

Take healthy diet, drink more water, avoid stress and take sound sleep.

Be well & practice safe sex in future.
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OB & GYN Specialist,  Dr. Richa Agarwal's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
The chances of pregnancy have always been there with unprotected sex.
The chances of pregnancy are very less in your case because she had I-pill in 24hrs.Yes I-pill can delay her period for 1-2 week.
You can consult a gynaecologist for blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy.
Good luck.
Take care.
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Delayed Periods. History Of Having Unprotected Sex And Taking I Pill The Next Day. Can I Pill Delay Periods?

hello, Taking I-pill within first 24 hrs of unprotected sex gives protection more than 95% against unwanted pregnancy. Following taking I-pill, period may be delayed for 7-10 days in general. It occurs due to hormonal imbalance and mental stress. You did sex mostly around safe period and got negative pregnancy test. Here, she wait another 1 week to get period normally. Otherwise, consult with gynecologist for proper medication to induce period. Take healthy diet, drink more water, avoid stress and take sound sleep. Be well & practice safe sex in future.