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Can Abortion Pills Be Taken Even If Pregnancy Test Comes Negative?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Question: For how many days do abortion pills have an effect. Also can i take abortion pill even if my test is negative & i don't want to go to doctor. I missed my period which was scheduled on 17th of this month. Had unprotected sex on the 10th of this month.
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Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
wait until the pregnancy is confirmed

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand your concern.

In my opinion if your expected period is on 17 th then 10th comes under safe period.So there might be little chances for pregnancy.

Safe period is the one where even though intercourse is done the chance of pregnancy is less.

The urine pregnancy test will be positive mostly one week after missed period.

The symptoms of early pregnancy are nausea,vomitings,breast tenderness and increased frequency of micturition

For now it is just 2 days delayed.So you can wait upto 5 to 10 days still more.

And dont take abortion pills unless the pregnancy is confirmed .They might cause untoward effects like heavy bleeding.

I suggest you to wait for still more days and then take any pills only after confirmation of pregnancy.

Mostly as you were in safe period there are hardly any chances of pregnancy.

So just relax.dont worry.Because sometimes even stress with the thought of pregnancy also delays the period.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Srilatha Myaka (31 minutes later)
Ok. Thanks. What if i'm not pregnant & i don't get my period. What kind of medication will i have to take then? And till what date should i wait. I don't have any signs of pregnancy at the moment. If i do take abortion pills will i have my period on time next month?
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Answered by Dr. Srilatha Myaka (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you can take pills for withdrawal bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Dear maanav,In my opinion as your period was on 17 th you can wait till 27 th that is.10 days past the period.

You can test for pregnancy after 24 th.Test is to be done with early morning sample for effective result.

If you waited till 27 th and still no period and test is negative you can take hormonal pills for withdrawal bleeding.

But these pills are to be taken under gynaecologist supervision.

The periods in next month after taking pills this month will vary in different people.

Like there may be delay for 2 or 3 days or 2 to 3 days earlier but rarely on same date.

Hope this satisfies your query.

Best regards..Dr.srilatha
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Can Abortion Pills Be Taken Even If Pregnancy Test Comes Negative?

Brief Answer: wait until the pregnancy is confirmed Detailed Answer: Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic. I understand your concern. In my opinion if your expected period is on 17 th then 10th comes under safe period.So there might be little chances for pregnancy. Safe period is the one where even though intercourse is done the chance of pregnancy is less. The urine pregnancy test will be positive mostly one week after missed period. The symptoms of early pregnancy are nausea,vomitings,breast tenderness and increased frequency of micturition For now it is just 2 days delayed.So you can wait upto 5 to 10 days still more. And dont take abortion pills unless the pregnancy is confirmed .They might cause untoward effects like heavy bleeding. I suggest you to wait for still more days and then take any pills only after confirmation of pregnancy. Mostly as you were in safe period there are hardly any chances of pregnancy. So just relax.dont worry.Because sometimes even stress with the thought of pregnancy also delays the period.