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My period is late by 16 days. Am I pregnant?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had my last period a month back. I had unprotected sex six days later. I did not take any pills also. Now, my period is late by 16 days. Last week when we had sex, I took a pill. Is there any chance for pregnancy?

Answered by Dr. Meeta Bansal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meeta Bansal is an obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to women’s health and wellness. She provides comprehensive care in pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. With a strong focus on fertility treatment, high-risk pregnancies, and preventive gynecology, she combines medical expertise with compassionate counseling to support women through every stage of life.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

As per your query, you had periods a month back.

  1. But six days later, in which month did you have unprotected intercourse, last month or this one?
  2. Also, when did you take the pill?

Please specify for further guidance.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I had unprotected sex a month back. This month also we had sex, but I took pill exactly three to four days later.

Answered by Dr. Meeta Bansal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meeta Bansal is an obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to women’s health and wellness. She provides comprehensive care in pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. With a strong focus on fertility treatment, high-risk pregnancies, and preventive gynecology, she combines medical expertise with compassionate counseling to support women through every stage of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Regarding intercourse in last month, there is no chance of pregnancy. Also, if you took the pill within 72 hrs of unprotected intercourse this month, then there is mostly no chance of pregnancy. Delay is because of the pill.

I hope this helps.

Thank you, and take care.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

So, there is nothing to worry, right?

Answered by Dr. Meeta Bansal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meeta Bansal is an obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to women’s health and wellness. She provides comprehensive care in pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. With a strong focus on fertility treatment, high-risk pregnancies, and preventive gynecology, she combines medical expertise with compassionate counseling to support women through every stage of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, no worries at all.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 8, 2018
Reviewed At October 17, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meeta Bansal is an obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to women’s health and wellness. She provides comprehensive care in pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. With a strong focus on fertility treatment, high-risk pregnancies, and preventive gynecology, she combines medical expertise with compassionate counseling to support women through every stage of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Meeta Bansal is an obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to women’s health and wellness. She provides comprehensive care in pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health, and gynecological conditions. With a strong focus on fertility treatment, high-risk pregnancies, and preventive gynecology, she combines medical expertise with compassionate counseling to support women through every stage of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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