What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking I-pill?

Posted on Mon, 14 Sep 2015

Question: Hi..... I had made out on 3rd August did month n had an ipill on 5th august with lemon water it is 24th august today. I have experiencing pain in d back and my breasts are also heavy which are the symptoms of getting the cycle started but no trace of periods as of now please suggest something.

Answered by Dr. Nishikant Shrotri (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for up to 1 week post expected date

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I have read your query thoroughly.

After having unprotected intercourse on 3rd August, you have taken ipill on 5th August; i.e. within 72 hours of the intercourse. So your consumption of ipill was well within the prescribed time. Ipill is a post coital contraception pill and is having a good success rate. So by and large you should get the menses. Your all symptoms are also suggesting that the menses are due any day.

Ipill are hormonal tablets. They increase the levels of the hormones in the body and when these levels go down below certain level then menstruation starts. Hence it is likely that the periods may be delayed for few days. Wait for some more days. Even a week after the expected day of menses if you do not get the menses, you may go for urine pregnancy test and/or ultrasonography for detecting/ruling out the pregnancy.

Meanwhile would you let me have following information:
1. Are your menses regular otherwise?
2. You get periods after how many days?
3. When did you have your last menses before 3rd August?

This information will allow me to have clearer picture to advise you further.

I am sure, you have got sufficient explanation. However, for any more information, I am always available for you XXXXXXX

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