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What Delays Menstruation In Spite Of Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

i had sex with my bf on 19 aug and taken unwanted on 19 aug my regular period was 7-8 august still i have no period its 4 oct but it should come before 10 sep...........and also i have done pregnancy test two time its shows negative..........what should i do????? am i pregnant???????? please reply
Fri, 20 Nov 2015
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Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

First of all there is nothing to worry as you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. So most probably your periods are delayed. You have also done pregnancy tests also.
The delayed periods are due to high dose of hormone levonorgestrel 1.5 mg contained in emergency contraceptive pill such as unwanted 72. Hence your period might be early or late for next two cycles. This is a known side effect of taking emergency contraceptive pill. It is not possible to tell exactly when you will have it.
Please use condoms or other methods of contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy in future. Taking more than one emergency contraceptive pill in 3 months can cause serious side effects like ovarian cysts, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, irregular cycles and infertility.

If problem still persist visit a gynaecologist

Hope this information helps.
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What Delays Menstruation In Spite Of Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... First of all there is nothing to worry as you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. So most probably your periods are delayed. You have also done pregnancy tests also. The delayed periods are due to high dose of hormone levonorgestrel 1.5 mg contained in emergency contraceptive pill such as unwanted 72. Hence your period might be early or late for next two cycles. This is a known side effect of taking emergency contraceptive pill. It is not possible to tell exactly when you will have it. Please use condoms or other methods of contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy in future. Taking more than one emergency contraceptive pill in 3 months can cause serious side effects like ovarian cysts, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, irregular cycles and infertility. If problem still persist visit a gynaecologist Hope this information helps.