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What Causes Delays In Menstruation?

Hi I had my last period five weeks ago, a week later I had to take the morning after pill levonelle. A few days after this I experianced bleeding for about four days. My period is now late but have taken a pregnancy test and was negative. Should I get my period in a few days?
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Hello,
After the intake of emergency contraception, there is a disruption of the normal hormone milieu due to the high hormone content in the pill. This has caused the occurrence of the withdrawal bleeding soon after pill intake. this is also the reason for the delay in the period. You are likely to see your period with a delay of a week or two and if you become overdue by ten days, please see a specialist for further management. Pregnancy is unlikely, firstly, because you needed the pill during the safe period and secondly, since you took the pill within the stipulated time and also had the withdrawal bleed. Hope this helps.
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What Causes Delays In Menstruation?

Hello, After the intake of emergency contraception, there is a disruption of the normal hormone milieu due to the high hormone content in the pill. This has caused the occurrence of the withdrawal bleeding soon after pill intake. this is also the reason for the delay in the period. You are likely to see your period with a delay of a week or two and if you become overdue by ten days, please see a specialist for further management. Pregnancy is unlikely, firstly, because you needed the pill during the safe period and secondly, since you took the pill within the stipulated time and also had the withdrawal bleed. Hope this helps.