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Does Delay In Periods After Unprotected Sex Indicate Pregnancy?

hi, i had unprotected sex with my bf and then i took an ipill within 12hrs. My periods were due a few days after but it hasnt come yet even after 3 days. Am worried. Nowadays i like the smell of food so much....i get cramps that i usually get before a period but when i check it's not there. could i be pregnant?
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
I pill is 95% effective in preventing the pregnancy.
It cause delayed in the period by 8-10 as it cause prolongation of second phase of the cycle by high progesterone hormone.
If your period will delayed by more then 12 days then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to rule out the pregnancy.
If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate the pregnancy by abortion pill under the advise of the gynecologist.
Hope this may help you

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Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Does Delay In Periods After Unprotected Sex Indicate Pregnancy?

Hello dear I understand your concern I pill is 95% effective in preventing the pregnancy. It cause delayed in the period by 8-10 as it cause prolongation of second phase of the cycle by high progesterone hormone. If your period will delayed by more then 12 days then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to rule out the pregnancy. If you will be pregnant then still you can terminate the pregnancy by abortion pill under the advise of the gynecologist. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar