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What Causes Delay In Periods When On Contraceptive Pills?
hi, i had my period last june 20th and end at 24th then i had sexual intercourse last july 2nd using withdrawal but i know its not safe so i began taking that same day a contraceptive pill until the july 22nd, now i suppose to have my period but seems im delayed for 4 days? am i risk of getting pregnant?
Tue, 23 Feb 2021
Hello,
OC pills cannot be taken and stopped at any time. After intercourse, if you wish to avoid pregnancy then you should take an emergency contraceptive pill, rather than OC pills. Nonetheless, because of the OC pills taken irregularly, it might have caused irregular periods, but still, to rule out pregnancy, you should get a urine pregnancy test done.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rishma Lakhani, OB & GYN Specialist
OC pills cannot be taken and stopped at any time. After intercourse, if you wish to avoid pregnancy then you should take an emergency contraceptive pill, rather than OC pills. Nonetheless, because of the OC pills taken irregularly, it might have caused irregular periods, but still, to rule out pregnancy, you should get a urine pregnancy test done.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rishma Lakhani, OB & GYN Specialist
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