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What Causes Delayed Period After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pill?

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2014

Question: had sex XXXXXXX 15th, my lat period was XXXXXXX 8th. took morning after ill even though we used pull out method. i took the morning after pill less then 12 hr after. I bled brefily for 5 days that was about 6 days after plan b. I am was due for my period on july 8th-10th. it was late. took a pregnancy test clear blue said not not pregnant. am i pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NO CHANCE OF PREGNANCY. WAIT 1 WEEK.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. Followings are my comments:

1) According to your last period date, you did unprotected sex in SAFE period with pulled out method and took Plan B within first 12 hrs which gave more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy additionally.

Also, you have gotten NEGATIVE result on Clear Blue Test. In this context, you have NO chance of pregnancy.

2) You got withdrawal bleeding 6 days after Plan B due to effect of the pill. It is quite common and natural phenomena. However, your next period date will be delayed for 1-2 weeks due to hormonal imbalance.

3) You should wait another 1 week to get period naturally. If you don't get it, you must consult with doctor for medication to induce period. Progesterone pill is usually given. Try to avoid stress and maintain genital hygiene properly.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and take care yourself. Practice safe sex always.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (8 hours later)

i had taken the morning after pill the month before as well.. we used a condom that time but not.in.the beginning so i was worried.. would this still put me in the safe zone? or would it push ny ovulation back even though my period came on time june? i think i am more paranoid than anything

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
FOLLOW THE ADVICE.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your response.

You did sex in SAFE period and there was NO ovulation. So, you can't be pregnant if your previous cycle was regular.

In that case, it doesn't matter whether you took Plan B or use condom as it was SAFE sex. It just gave extra protection.

I suggest to wait another 1 week as last time you got your withdrawal bleeding around 21st-22nd XXXXXXX Therefore, you can expect your period at that time in this month. Try to avoid mental stress and stay cool.

Hope, I am able to understand my point of view. Kindly, close the discussion.

Good luck and all the best.

Regards,
Dr Soumen

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