What are the side effects of contraceptive pills taken after a delayed period?

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I can fully understand your concern and will surely help you.

Even if there is doubtful intercourse and you are not sure whether the sperms have been released or not, and you do not want to get into an unplanned pregnancy, I would suggest emergency contraceptive pill like Unwanted - 72 (Levonorgestrel). These pills are hormone-based and have known side effects of delaying periods in certain females. In addition, there are other signs like nausea, fatigue, etc.

If the periods are delayed in a cycle when you have taken Unwanted - 72, then most likely, the pill has been working effectively.

So you need not worry. I am always there for you. Feel free to ask any questions or to share any additional information. God bless.

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I would like to know,

• How many days have the periods been delayed?
• Does she have a history of irregular periods?
• When was the last period?
• Is she already pregnant?

Giving the medicine within 24 to 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is fine. However, effectiveness reduces with delay in taking the dose. Please explain to me how you are not sure whether the sperms entered or not. Then, give more details for a better analysis of your problem so I can help you better.

Do not worry. I am always there for you both. God bless.

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Thanks for the update. Pre-ejaculation also contains significant sperms to lead to pregnancy, and if you both cannot take the risk of unplanned pregnancy, then consider that the sperms have entered. Take the pill only once, provided there is no blood disorder or blood artery-related disease. And also, she should not have a history of unprotected intercourse or is likely pregnant since her last period.

The withdrawal method you both probably used is the worst method for birth control. So please do not rely on this in the future. Also, some side effects of taking emergency contraceptive pills include nausea, delay in periods, and loose motion for a few females.

Do not worry. You may take the pill as explained above. But please find out the reason for the delay in the period, which could also be due to stress, traveling, change in schedule, etc.

Do not worry. God bless.

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She already has hormonal issues if she has irregular cycles. You can take an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.