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Is The Abdominal Pain I M Experiencing After Taking The Emergency Contraceptive Pill A Sign Of My Period?

I had protected sex on 2 Nov though due to safety purposes I took a pill on the same day few hours later. From 6 Nov to till today I m having abdominal pain. When will I get periods? Is this pain a sign of periods? Is there any chance to get pregnant? My last period before sex started on 26 Oct to 30 Oct.
Mon, 3 Mar 2025
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Hello,

The abdominal pain could be due to the emergency pill affecting your hormones. It could also be a sign of ovulation-related cramps (since Nov 6-7 might be around your ovulation window). Normally, your next period would be expected around Nov 23-27 (assuming a 28- to 30-day cycle). The pill can cause irregular bleeding, spotting, or a delay of up to a week or more.

Since you used protection and took an emergency contraceptive, the chances of pregnancy are extremely low. Take a pregnancy test if your period is more than a week late (just for peace of mind). If the abdominal pain gets worse or persists beyond a few days, you are advised to consult a obs- gynae to rule out any other issues.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Is The Abdominal Pain I M Experiencing After Taking The Emergency Contraceptive Pill A Sign Of My Period?

Hello, The abdominal pain could be due to the emergency pill affecting your hormones. It could also be a sign of ovulation-related cramps (since Nov 6-7 might be around your ovulation window). Normally, your next period would be expected around Nov 23-27 (assuming a 28- to 30-day cycle). The pill can cause irregular bleeding, spotting, or a delay of up to a week or more. Since you used protection and took an emergency contraceptive, the chances of pregnancy are extremely low. Take a pregnancy test if your period is more than a week late (just for peace of mind). If the abdominal pain gets worse or persists beyond a few days, you are advised to consult a obs- gynae to rule out any other issues. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician