Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Delay In Periods After Having I Pill?
Question: Hello doc,
I am 23, had an unprotected sex with my boyfriend last month on 14-11-2014..I was already on my periods since 13th nov 2014 and also after unprotected sex ..I took an ipill (emergency contraception) within two days. My periods normally happen for three to five days but that month it took for almost 7-8 days to end. . And got over by 19th nov. This december...I kept waiting for my periods to come but I missed it. :( im very sad and worried about this and do not know what's the next step I must take. Am I pregnant? Or not?
I did think of visiting a doctor last week itself but due to a few very staunch obstructions I failed to see a doctor. Thus...I came across this place...and here I am with my problems. Please help me with yout opinions. Ill be very grateful. Fervourly looking for your response.
I am 23, had an unprotected sex with my boyfriend last month on 14-11-2014..I was already on my periods since 13th nov 2014 and also after unprotected sex ..I took an ipill (emergency contraception) within two days. My periods normally happen for three to five days but that month it took for almost 7-8 days to end. . And got over by 19th nov. This december...I kept waiting for my periods to come but I missed it. :( im very sad and worried about this and do not know what's the next step I must take. Am I pregnant? Or not?
I did think of visiting a doctor last week itself but due to a few very staunch obstructions I failed to see a doctor. Thus...I came across this place...and here I am with my problems. Please help me with yout opinions. Ill be very grateful. Fervourly looking for your response.
Brief Answer:
Get a urine pregnancy test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..
The common side effects of i pill are delayed periods and intermenstrual spotting..
The delay in periods is probably be due to that..
I pill reduces the chance of pregnancy by 89%. So for confirmation, get a urine pregnancy test with early morning sample..
Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..
Get a urine pregnancy test
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing..
I understand your concern..
The common side effects of i pill are delayed periods and intermenstrual spotting..
The delay in periods is probably be due to that..
I pill reduces the chance of pregnancy by 89%. So for confirmation, get a urine pregnancy test with early morning sample..
Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you doctor for replying. But I want to know what happens more frequently in these kind of cases???? What percentage of people get preganant with circumstances like that of mine??
Brief Answer:
Don’t worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing...
Since you had sexual intercourse during your periods there is very rare or no chance of pregnancy... Rarely people get pregnant in this circumstance... So don’t worry...
I suggest you pregnancy test to relieve your anxiety.
Hope I have answered your query... Good day...Regards
Don’t worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing...
Since you had sexual intercourse during your periods there is very rare or no chance of pregnancy... Rarely people get pregnant in this circumstance... So don’t worry...
I suggest you pregnancy test to relieve your anxiety.
Hope I have answered your query... Good day...Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
