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Can periods get delayed after taking an I-pill?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had unprotected sex but there was no ejaculation. Then I took an I-pill on the same day. But now my period is delayed. There is little to no cervical mucus discharge. Should I be scared of pregnancy?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

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Dr. Arjun A Chaudhari is a renowned and experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed his MBBS in 2013 from Baroda Medical College, Baroda, and his Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2020 from B. J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has an experience of 11 years. He is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who handles many challenging cases with the latest cutting-edge technology. He gives patient-friendly and scientifically informed advice for your problems while maintaining the highest professional and ethical values.

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Hello,

Welcome to the icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Chances of pregnancy are very unlikely if no penetration or ejaculation happened near the vagina. In your case, since you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill so you are safe and chances of pregnancy are very unlikely.

Another thing, after taking an emergency contraceptive pill, it is not necessary that someone gets withdrawal bleeding. So you should wait for the next period's date. It can get irregular due to emergency contraceptive pills in some cases.

Hope this helps.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

Should I get a urine pregnancy test done in the next week, just because I am extremely scared?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arjun A Chaudhari is a renowned and experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed his MBBS in 2013 from Baroda Medical College, Baroda, and his Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2020 from B. J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has an experience of 11 years. He is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who handles many challenging cases with the latest cutting-edge technology. He gives patient-friendly and scientifically informed advice for your problems while maintaining the highest professional and ethical values.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest that there is no need for a check-up.

Hope this helps.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At October 20, 2023
Reviewed At October 29, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arjun A Chaudhari is a renowned and experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed his MBBS in 2013 from Baroda Medical College, Baroda, and his Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2020 from B. J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has an experience of 11 years. He is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who handles many challenging cases with the latest cutting-edge technology. He gives patient-friendly and scientifically informed advice for your problems while maintaining the highest professional and ethical values.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arjun A Chaudhari is a renowned and experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He passed his MBBS in 2013 from Baroda Medical College, Baroda, and his Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2020 from B. J Medical College, Ahmedabad. He has an experience of 11 years. He is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who handles many challenging cases with the latest cutting-edge technology. He gives patient-friendly and scientifically informed advice for your problems while maintaining the highest professional and ethical values.

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