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What Causes Delay In Period After Having Unwanted 72 Pill?
Question: hi mam.. im unsure of having unprotected sex since he used a condom, but we had a doubt regarding condom failure. so i took unwanted 72 within 24 hrs. after consumption of pill i had periods on 11th of oct where as my normal cycle was 29th.. but it has'nt started on 11th of nov and it is 17th of nov now.. when can i expect my periods.. is there any problem or concern?
Brief Answer:
Side effect of I-pill.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us about it.
I can understand your concern, though.
It is due to a side effect of I-pill.(it contains high doses of hormone in it)
On 11 th October bleeding is due to the withdrawal bleeding caused by I-pill it is not your period.
Now you should go for a home urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy because you are 7 days overdue for your period.
Please revert back to me with your urine test result.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
Side effect of I-pill.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us about it.
I can understand your concern, though.
It is due to a side effect of I-pill.(it contains high doses of hormone in it)
On 11 th October bleeding is due to the withdrawal bleeding caused by I-pill it is not your period.
Now you should go for a home urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy because you are 7 days overdue for your period.
Please revert back to me with your urine test result.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi Mam
1. Does it mean my period cycle has changed to 11th now..? because initially it was 29th-30th of the month.. or do i have to wait till 29-30th to check for my periods..? Can you please let me know about the change in cycle..?
2. And what if i have had a pill normally..?(like if i had safe sex but still taken a pill)
1. Does it mean my period cycle has changed to 11th now..? because initially it was 29th-30th of the month.. or do i have to wait till 29-30th to check for my periods..? Can you please let me know about the change in cycle..?
2. And what if i have had a pill normally..?(like if i had safe sex but still taken a pill)
Brief Answer:
I-Pill causes menstrual irregularities.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us about it.
On 11 th October bleeding is withdrawal bleeding due to side effect of I-pill that is not your actual period.
Your expected period dates 29 th October and today is 18 Nov so please perform a home urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. (already 7 days overdue).
I-pill can change your menstrual cycle and your period may occur one week early or late.
Menstrual irregularities depend upon in which phase of menstrual cycle, you had I-pill and it will usually resolve in 2-3 cycles.
Hopefully it is clear now.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
I-Pill causes menstrual irregularities.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us about it.
On 11 th October bleeding is withdrawal bleeding due to side effect of I-pill that is not your actual period.
Your expected period dates 29 th October and today is 18 Nov so please perform a home urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. (already 7 days overdue).
I-pill can change your menstrual cycle and your period may occur one week early or late.
Menstrual irregularities depend upon in which phase of menstrual cycle, you had I-pill and it will usually resolve in 2-3 cycles.
Hopefully it is clear now.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
hello mam..
As suggested, i have performed home urine pregnancy test and the test result is negative.
Can you please suggest me on further details and like when can i have my normal cycle started ?
As suggested, i have performed home urine pregnancy test and the test result is negative.
Can you please suggest me on further details and like when can i have my normal cycle started ?
Brief Answer:
It is quite unpredictable.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to hear from you again though.
After I-pill consumption your period may delay one to two weeks from your expected period date.
Sometime it is quite irregular because I-pill can change the menstrual pattern.
Thus as your pregnancy test is negative please do not get worried and wait and watch for your period.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
It is quite unpredictable.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to hear from you again though.
After I-pill consumption your period may delay one to two weeks from your expected period date.
Sometime it is quite irregular because I-pill can change the menstrual pattern.
Thus as your pregnancy test is negative please do not get worried and wait and watch for your period.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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