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What Causes Delayed Menstruation Despite Taking A Contraceptive Pill?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016
Question: In case of emergency contraception how many tabelet of XXXXXXX can be used?i already received 2 tab every 12 hours with total 4 tabelets till now. How this tabelets evective as emergency contraception merhod.thanks and regards

Why there is delay in answering my question
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Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

You have took enough pills as per emergency contraception.
Have you taken the first dose within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse?!

Combined emergency contraceptive pills reduce your risk of pregnancy by about 75%. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that 25 percent of women get pregnant using these morning after pills. It just means that this type of emergency contraception prevents 75% of the pregnancies researchers would expect to happen when a woman doesn’t use birth control, her contraception fails (like the condom breaks or falls off), or she is made to have sex against her will.

And the sooner you start taking emergency contraception after sex, the better it works.

If you have any further question please do not hesitate .

All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (20 minutes later)
So this meaning 4 tabelets of XXXXXXX is enough.but some people's opinions that you may need 2 tabelets more.what is your opinion about that? I already received XXXXXXX after 12 hours from intercouse

Please answer my question as next due for XXXXXXX is coming and I am still confused about exact dose
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Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Four tablets are enough

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for getting back .

High doses of XXXXXXX may work well to prevent pregnancy but the exact dose is unknown.
Hence In my opinion four tablets of XXXXXXX are enough for emergency contraception.

If you want peace of mind please type your last menstrual period and date of unprotected intercourse so that I can calculate your approximate date of ovulation and chances if you may have to get pregnant.

I'll wait for your data.

All the best


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (14 minutes later)
Last menstrual period 8/10 and date of intercouse 21/10 1:30am first dose of XXXXXXX 3 pm same day.thanks and regards
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Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Explanation is given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!

If your cycle is regular every 28 to 30 days then your ovulation time may be around of the time you have had intercourse hence chances of conceiving are there.

Hence you have done very well to use the emergency contraception.
But please use regular contraception from next time because high dosage of contraceptive pill can cause side effects.

If you have any further question please do not hesitate .

Good bless you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra

OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Practicing since :2006

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What Causes Delayed Menstruation Despite Taking A Contraceptive Pill?

Brief Answer: Explanation is given below Detailed Answer: Hi dear and thanks for your query. You have took enough pills as per emergency contraception. Have you taken the first dose within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse?! Combined emergency contraceptive pills reduce your risk of pregnancy by about 75%. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that 25 percent of women get pregnant using these morning after pills. It just means that this type of emergency contraception prevents 75% of the pregnancies researchers would expect to happen when a woman doesn’t use birth control, her contraception fails (like the condom breaks or falls off), or she is made to have sex against her will. And the sooner you start taking emergency contraception after sex, the better it works. If you have any further question please do not hesitate . All the best