Dr. Neha Rathod
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My fiancee and I had an unprotected sex two months back, and after 3 to 4 hours, she took an emergency contraceptive. Her last period started three months back, and she took the pill (Unwanted 72) on the sam day after sex in 3 to 4 hours. I did ejaculated outside. After 7 to 8 days of taking the pill, she had cramps and bleeding like periods, and after 10 to 12 days, again cramps and bleeding like periods happened and today, her period has not come. Is that a sign of pregnancy? Is there any possibility of delay in periods? Please help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
As you have taken emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. There is nothing to worry about. However, if you have a doubt, then get back to me. Take care.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Her last period was two months back. We had an unprotected sex 10 days later and after 3 to 4 hours, she took the pill. A few days later, she had bleeding and again after 10 days, the same thing happened. Can we consider these bleeding as natural periods? Because till now she is having nothing (no periods, no bleeding). What are the chances of getting pregnant? She is having fever and headache since last five days. Please help.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.om.
As she has taken emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The bleeding is withdrawal bleeding because of the hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. As there was withdrawal bleeding, there is nothing to worry about. Fever and headache could be because of viral flu. She can take Paracetamol and some rest. However, if in doubt, then get back to me. Take care.
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