What Causes Delay In Menstrual Bleeding After Taking I-pill?

Posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016

Question: Hi I had unprotected sex on Mar 20th 2016 and took ipill in 2 hours. I got my 4 day bleeding ( I assume it was period) from April 3 Rd 2016 but bleeding was light. I had my period on Mar 12 to Mar 15 2016. As per period calculator app I should have had my period by April 27th but nothing yet! Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urine pregnancy test advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
It is very common to have delayed periods after ipill intake and that can persist in irregular fashion for 2-3 months also.
Just do a urine pregnancy test and see the result.
In case negative then nothing to worry and wait for at least a week for your periods.
In case you don't get periods by a week then I will give you medicine to have them.
But all in all I feel chances of pregnancy are minimal and the delay is just because of ipill.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (21 minutes later)

I had taken urine pregnancy test yesterday evening it was negative.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry now

Detailed Answer:
Then nothing to worry and just wait for your periods now.
All the best

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (4 days later)

hello Dr XXXXXXX its been 7 the day today for delayed period and no sign yet of the period. I had checked today morning through urine pregnancy test kit and it s was negative. please do prescribe medication as mentioned earlier. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Norethisterone advised

Detailed Answer:
Take tablet norethisterone 5 mg three times a day for 3 days and after leaving the same you will get periods in 3-5 days.
And from next cycle onwards use a regular method of contraception and avoid emergency pill intake.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (22 minutes later)

okay. thanks. do I need a prescription for it or is it available without prescription?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Prescription drug

Detailed Answer:
Most of the times it is available only on prescription.
you can check with your local chemist shop as it is easily available.

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (5 minutes later)

ok thanks

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome dear.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar