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Why are my periods delayed after taking the I-pill?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I got my periods 48 days before. I had unprotected sex 40 days ago, after which I took an I-pill. I had slight bleeding after one week for three to four days. I again had sex 11 days ago, during which the condom got ruptured. So, I again took an I-pill the same night. I have not got my period since the last time. I am a bit worried. I did a pregnancy test 12 days ago, but it was negative. Kindly help. Of note, I have had a medical abortion.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

This could be because of hormonal changes due to the pills you have taken. There is nothing to worry about. However, if you have a doubt then get yourself checked by a gynecologist and get a pelvic scan done to rule out the exact cause. Do get back to me with reports so that I can guide you further.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have a whitish vaginal discharge which is thin in consistency and not accompanied by any odor or abnormal color. I again did a pregnancy test, and it was negative two days back. I still have not got my period.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

This could be because of hormonal changes. Since your urine pregnancy test is negative, there's nothing to worry about. However, if you have a doubt, then get a blood test for pregnancy done to ensure that you're not pregnant.

Do get back to me with reports so that I can guide you further.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Which blood test should I take?

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You need to take serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test.

Thank you, and take care.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

My beta hCG (total) level is below 1.2 mIU/mL. What does the level indicate?

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

According to the report, there is no chance of pregnancy. So relax and do not worry. You can be doubly sure that there is no pregnancy.

Thank you, and take care.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

  1. When should I expect my periods?
  2. What should I do about it?
  3. What about this discharge?

It is still there.

Answered by Dr. Neha Rathod

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You should be getting your periods within a week or 10 days. However, if you do not get periods, then do not panic as there is no chance of pregnancy. Do get back to me and do not take any medication without an expert advice.

Answered byDr. Neha Rathod
Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team
Published At December 25, 2017
Reviewed AtOctober 29, 2025

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