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Unprotected Sex. Took Unwanted-72 Emergency Contraceptive Pill, Delayed Periods. Causes For Delay?

i had sex with my girlfriend on 3rd Dec without condom. And her periods was expected on 4-5th of December as she had her last periods on 6th November. But after unprotected sex she had a pill of Unwanted-72 on 3rd only. But today is 9th of December almost 5 days delay in her periods. So doc i want to know delay in periods is because of unwanted 72 or something else. please tell.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
hi
5 days delay , wait for 1week . safe period also be noted , finaly go for pregnancy test can be done by taking urine sample . confirmed by ultrasound scanning
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General & Family Physician Dr. Sreenath Narayan's  Response
Hello Arjun,It has been reported to have delayed periods with progestin-only pills( Unwanted 72). It may be delayed up to one week. Moreover you had sex on safe period.
So wait for one week and if it's still delayed, do a simple Urine Pregnancy Test.
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Unprotected Sex. Took Unwanted-72 Emergency Contraceptive Pill, Delayed Periods. Causes For Delay?

hi 5 days delay , wait for 1week . safe period also be noted , finaly go for pregnancy test can be done by taking urine sample . confirmed by ultrasound scanning