Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016

Question: Hi my gf has period on 24th May and she used meds to postpone period. From 26 to 28 we had sex unprotected and protected and she took ipill on 28 th night. Next day we had safe sex . But still she not yet got her periods

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I pill also delays the periods

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I pill has the side effect of delaying the next expected periods by 2-3 weeks.
However, pregnancy should be ruled out by getting a urine pregnancy test done.
I will suggest her to get a urine pregnancy test done.
If negative, then there is nothing to worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (51 minutes later)

Hi I typed date wrong before. Please see below

My gf had last periods on 4th may..she took primolut n to delay her periods from 23rd May-26th May once daily..we had sex from 26th May-28the May..she took ipill on 28th may which is within 72hours..I want to know her chances of her getting pregnant. .little bit in worry

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Very rare chances

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Taking I pill within72 hours of unprotected intercourse prevents pregnancy in 98% cases.
There are extremely rare chances of pregnancy.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (33 minutes later)

Thanks doctor . When she can expect her periods.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Withdrawal bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Withdrawal bleeding will occur within 5-7 days of periods.
However, the next expected periods can be delayed by 2-3 weeks.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (46 hours later)

Hi doctor before closing this question have a small doubt.

She took ipill on 28th but still she not got periods. Whether she 'll get this week or have to wait for next.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
7-10 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, withdrawal bleeding can occur within7-10 days of taking I pill.
She should wait for 5-7 days.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar