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I had Primolut-N and I-pill and still there is a delay in period. Why?

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I had Primolut-N and I-pill and still there is a delay in period. Why?

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Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Published At December 13, 2016
Reviewed AtDecember 18, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I took Primolut-N for six days as I was going out for the vacation. My boyfriend fingered me and before that he touched his penis. So, we got tensed regarding pregnancy. I took an I-pill also within 72 hours. But, I did not get my regular period this time. Am I pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

By taking an I-pill (emergency contraceptive pill - a high dose progesterone), you have further delayed your menses. Otherwise, it would have started within five to eight days after finishing Primolut-N (Norethisterone). Now, you may have to wait another 7 to 10 days from the day you took I-pill for withdrawal bleed to start. However, the chances of pregnancy are minimal. But, you should get a serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test done after seven days to rule out pregnancy conclusively.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sameer Kumar
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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