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Can Pregnancy Be The Reason For The Delay In Periods?

I took plan b around 73 hours after i had intercourse(which he just stuck his dick in for around 15 seconds just the tip... and he hadnt cummed before.. at all, but iknow theres still a chance i could get pregant) we did this Sunday tookthe pill Tuesday, im supposed to have my period this either friday or Sunday, im SO worried is there a BIG possibility im pregnant? also when will i know the pill worked will i miss a period
Sat, 10 Sep 2016
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Hi..the emergency contraceptive pill you took is highly effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex but is still effective even within 5 days i.e. approx 120 hours..so you shouldn't worry and be patient. After 8 days of this unprotected sex episode at the earliest, you can get a urine pregnancy test done by self at home to rule out all the possibilities of pregnancy. For your general information, sometimes even a strong fear of pregnancy may delay your periods..so be calm and patient..there's a solution to everything
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Can Pregnancy Be The Reason For The Delay In Periods?

Hi..the emergency contraceptive pill you took is highly effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex but is still effective even within 5 days i.e. approx 120 hours..so you shouldn t worry and be patient. After 8 days of this unprotected sex episode at the earliest, you can get a urine pregnancy test done by self at home to rule out all the possibilities of pregnancy. For your general information, sometimes even a strong fear of pregnancy may delay your periods..so be calm and patient..there s a solution to everything