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What Causes Delayed Period After Having Nordette?
Hi doc i had unprotected sex on nov 20 then by nov 21 i took nordette, now its already been 13 days since i took nordette and still no withdrawal bleeding, is it normal? Or should i worry and take a pregnancy test by now? Nov 20 is the 11th day on my calendar since i started bleeding. Pls help im freaking out
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
Hi,
I understand your concern.
11th day of menses cycle can be considered as a fertile day.( Normally ovulation day is on 14th day in 28 day cycle. & sperms can survive for 3 days maximum & can cause fertilization of ovum on 13th - 14th day.
* Nordette is a combined oral contraceptive ,taken cyclically for contraception. If you have taken Nordette in higher dose as an emergency contraceptive ( 4 pills after sex & 4 pills again after 12 hours)- It will prevent pregnancy. & periods would follow,though the cycle will be disturbed.
But if you have taken inadequate dose , you need to exclude pregnancy by pregnancy test.Positive test demands MTP to avoid fetal abnormality.
Thanks.
I understand your concern.
11th day of menses cycle can be considered as a fertile day.( Normally ovulation day is on 14th day in 28 day cycle. & sperms can survive for 3 days maximum & can cause fertilization of ovum on 13th - 14th day.
* Nordette is a combined oral contraceptive ,taken cyclically for contraception. If you have taken Nordette in higher dose as an emergency contraceptive ( 4 pills after sex & 4 pills again after 12 hours)- It will prevent pregnancy. & periods would follow,though the cycle will be disturbed.
But if you have taken inadequate dose , you need to exclude pregnancy by pregnancy test.Positive test demands MTP to avoid fetal abnormality.
Thanks.
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The use of emergency contraception can cause irregularities in the following menstrual cycle.
Emergency contraception should be effective if used within the first 24 hours.
A pregnancy test can detect pregnancy by day 11 to 14 after conception so if this time has passed then you can do it at this time.
I hope this helps
The use of emergency contraception can cause irregularities in the following menstrual cycle.
Emergency contraception should be effective if used within the first 24 hours.
A pregnancy test can detect pregnancy by day 11 to 14 after conception so if this time has passed then you can do it at this time.
I hope this helps
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