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What causes delay in periods after taking I-pill?

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Answered by

Dr. Deepti Kurmi

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At May 22, 2019
Reviewed AtAugust 16, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had my last periods two months back. Last month, I and my fiance got intimate, though we did not have intercourse, he fingered me after touching himself, so to be safe I took I-pill next day. A week later, I had bleeding for three days. Since then I did not have my periods till date. I have taken six home pregnancy tests which were all negative. What can be the cause of delayed periods, can I still be pregnant? If not can I take Meprate tablets to start my periods?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Kurmi

Hello,

Welcome to iclinq.com.

I have read your message. If it was just fingering then no chance of pregnancy at all. As you said that you had bleeding, the next period is expected to be around the same date of next month. Actually, with I-pill, periods get disturbed for 1 to 2 cycles. I would suggest you wait for 4 to 5 days, your periods will come. If you are still worried then do blood test serum bhCG. If its value is less than 5 then definitely you are not pregnant and you can simply wait for menses. You can take Meprate as well for periods to come if bhCG comes out negative.

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

Dr. Deepti Kurmi
Dr. Deepti Kurmi

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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