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What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Double Doses Of Emergency Pill?

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014

Question: Hi ,my last period was on 18 march 2014 , I took Ipill (emergency contraceptive)on 23rd march 2014 and unwanted 72 (emergency contraceptive)on 26th march 2014 . I have still not got my periods . I took a pregnancy home test today, it was negative . why haven't i still not got my periods . also i want to know taking two Contraceptive pills in a short duration , does it affect my cycle (if yes , how much minimum delay is expected).Is there anything i can take to force my periods . Also I am a pcos (pcod) patient ,i would also like to mention on 4th april 2014 i had unprotected encounter(no sexual intercourse took place). this encounter was in a shower when i found out the semens on my upper hip left side and washed it immediately and cleaned the whole portion ,so I am afraid that if it could have seeped in because of flowing water though i was very careful in washing but i think before i found out about the semens on my upper hip left side, some of it might had seeped in the vagina before I realised it and washed it., . it is still possible i might be pregnant (till what date should i keep doing the pregnancy test ) on 4th april 2014 , after the shower encounter , i had protected sex .. also a doctor in healthcaremagic advice me to take norethisterone when can i start the Norethisterone tablet (dose and for how many days) . my period was supposed to come on 14th of april. I have been taking pregnancy test since a week and all my results are coming as negative. also can you elaborate on the safe and fertile days in this case .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer: CHANCE OF PREGNANCY IS QUITE RARE. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for additional details and query. Your chance of being pregnant is EXTREMELY RARE in above sexual activity and recent pregnancy tests are also NEGATIVE. Taking double doses of emergency pill is the main reason of delayed period. Mental stress plays an important role in this context for not getting period timely. You should wait few more days to get period naturally and if you don't get your period, you should start taking Norethisterone pill (like PRIMOLUT-N) thrice daily for 5 days. You will get a withdrawal bleeding (same like period) within 5 to 7 days of stopping the pill. Kindly, consult with doctor for complete prescription. Hope, this information is quite helpful to you. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and practice safe sex in future. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (15 minutes later)

Also can u plz elaborate on the safe and fertile days in this case

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for follow up query. According to your last period date (18th March), you ovulated around 1st to 3rd April (14 days prior to next due date) in case of 28 to 30 days regular cycle. Your fertile days were 29th March to 6th April. However, you didn't involve in unprotected sex during your fertile days. Therefore, chance of pregnancy is extremely LOW or RARE from above sexual activity. Kindly, revert to me for more details in my email: YYYY@YYYY Hope, I have answered your query. Good luck. Waiting for your response. Regards, Dr Soumen

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (15 minutes later)

Thank you , I have attached a picture of the medicine which i have got (norethisterone) Can u please review it and let me know if it is the right medicine . if yes , prescribe the dosage please

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for follow up query. I have reviewed your attached image. YES, you can take PREVENT-N (5 mg) - one tab thrice daily 1/2 hr after meal for 5 days continuously (start from 22nd April). You will get your period within 5 to 7 days of stopping this pill. Hope, I have cleared your doubt. Kindly, close the discussion. Good luck and all the best. Regards, Dr Soumen Regards, Dr Soumen

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