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Does Intake Of I Pill Cause Delayed Periods?
Hi doc,
My husband and I had unprotected sex on the 4th day of my periods last month (24th April)but i took ipill within an hour. However, my periods have not started yet. I took home pregnancy tests a couple of days back and all three came clear negatives. I had had pregnancy experience earlier and I have no such pregnancy symptoms this time. Could the delay in periods be due to ipill? Could I be pregnant. We are not ready for a baby now. Please advise.
My husband and I had unprotected sex on the 4th day of my periods last month (24th April)but i took ipill within an hour. However, my periods have not started yet. I took home pregnancy tests a couple of days back and all three came clear negatives. I had had pregnancy experience earlier and I have no such pregnancy symptoms this time. Could the delay in periods be due to ipill? Could I be pregnant. We are not ready for a baby now. Please advise.
Fri, 3 Jun 2016
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Delay in periods is a common side-effect after intake of an emergency contraceptive pill like I-pill. The delayed periods are due to effect of high dose of levonorgestrel hormone in I pill which disrupts your normal menstruation & causes delayed periods. Your periods may be delayed for 1-2 cycles.
An emergency contraceptive pill like I-pill prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of intercourse. As you had taken the emergency contraceptive pill within an hour of sexual intercourse, pregnancy possibility should be less but possible.
An emergency contraceptive should not be used as regular method of contraception. Regular intake of emergency contraceptive pill could cause irregular & delayed periods, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, ectopic pregnancy & other harmful effects including infertility. Next time use regular contraceptive pill or condoms for prevention of unwanted pregnancy.
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Delay in periods is a common side-effect after intake of an emergency contraceptive pill like I-pill. The delayed periods are due to effect of high dose of levonorgestrel hormone in I pill which disrupts your normal menstruation & causes delayed periods. Your periods may be delayed for 1-2 cycles.
An emergency contraceptive pill like I-pill prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of intercourse. As you had taken the emergency contraceptive pill within an hour of sexual intercourse, pregnancy possibility should be less but possible.
An emergency contraceptive should not be used as regular method of contraception. Regular intake of emergency contraceptive pill could cause irregular & delayed periods, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, ectopic pregnancy & other harmful effects including infertility. Next time use regular contraceptive pill or condoms for prevention of unwanted pregnancy.
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
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