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What could be the reason for delayed periods after taking contraceptive pills?

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Dr. Reetika

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Published At August 9, 2022
Reviewed AtAugust 17, 2022

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had delayed periods by two days. My last period was at the beginning of the previous month, and according to my period calculator, it should be at the end of the same month. But still, I did not get my periods. I had a contraceptive pill the next morning of intercourse. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Reetika

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through the details presented by you. Better assessment can be done if you tell me when the intercourse was, which medicine you took, and at what dose. The emergency contraceptive pills are hormone-based, and they interfere with the menstrual pattern of a few females as a common side effect. Please let me know if you have bled at any time in recent times and if you have any other signs like nausea, fatigue, etc.

Do not worry, you are fine.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I observed a little bit of stain at the end of the previous month, but after that, I am not getting bleeding. Kindly suggest what this can be. I have taken the Unwanted 72 pill the next day after intercourse.

Answered by Dr. Reetika

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As requested, kindly share the date of intercourse, the date of emergency contraceptive pill taken, and the length of the menstrual cycle for better assessment. Although what you are experiencing are common side effects of the emergency contraceptive pill. I suggest you not to panic.

Take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had intercourse on the 23rd of the previous month morning and took a pill the next morning. The length of the menstrual cycle was five days. I took the Unwanted 72 1.5 mg pill. At the end of the same month, a blood stain appeared, and I thought of getting my periods, but still, I have not bled. Do you want me to do the pregnancy test?

Please let me know the situation.

Answered by Dr. Reetika

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The emergency contraceptive pills are hormone-based and have this common side effect of bleeding after five to seven days in certain females. I suggest you not to worry about that. You are fine. You can get somewhat accurate results after 15 days of intercourse. I suggest you live your routine life and do not take so much stress. Most likely, with the details you have shared, you should not get pregnant.

Feel free to ask any questions or to share any additional information.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Previously I have used the contraceptive pill and got periods on time, but this time I have not got the periods till now. Do I have to take a pregnancy test?

Answered by Dr. Reetika

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest you not to take the stress. Last time you would have taken the pill at some other time of your menstrual cycle, or there may be a range of other reasons. It is common to have a delayed period after a contraceptive pill dose and stress will only delay it further. As far as the pregnancy test is concerned, please understand that the earliest you can get an accurate result from a pregnancy test kit is after 15 days of intercourse.

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

Dr. Reetika
Dr. Reetika

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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