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Could Delayed Periods Caused By The Intake Of Too Many Pills?

Hello,

My girlfriend did not take her pill for four days and then took four at once about 2 weeks before she was supposed to start her period. She is now a week and one day late and I was wondering if she is potentially pregnant or whether this is just a symptom of taking too many pills. She weighs 95 pounds and is very petite. We also did have unprotected sex during this period.
Sat, 4 Jan 2014
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Namasthe
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Its more likely that she is pregnant.
Ideally the pills are supposed to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected exposure.
pills will not delay periods so long.

In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
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Could Delayed Periods Caused By The Intake Of Too Many Pills?

Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Its more likely that she is pregnant. Ideally the pills are supposed to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected exposure. pills will not delay periods so long. In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you happy and healthy life Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak K K MBBS,MS,MCH