When Do Periods Start After Taking I Pill?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2014

Question: I had unprotected sex with my fiancée. In last month my periods started on 29th april then we had unprotected sex on 10thmay. I took i-pill after 17 hour.can u tell me when my periods will start???is there any chances to get pregnant????

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no chance of conception

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
If you have a regular 30 day cycle then it will come well on time i.e. around 27 may.
The unprotected sexual activity you had on 10th may will not be a problem most probably because
- your ovulation day was probably around 13th may (14 days prior to next expected period)
- you took emergency pill well within time period of 72 hours post sex.
Both of these factors will prevent any pregnancy to occur.
But from next cycle onwards use a regular method of contraception so that you can enjoy a tension free sexual life.
Avoid taking emergency pill every time you indulge in sexual activity as it interferes with normal hormonal rhythm of body.
Take care. In case you have other questions you can contact me on health care magic.
Dr Manisha XXXXXXX

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