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Do emergency contraceptive pills cause irregular periods?

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Hello doctor,

I have a period problem. I had unprotected sex after which I took an emergency contraceptive pill Unwanted-72. Now, my period is delayed. What to do?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Natasha Bansal

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Dr. Natasha Bansal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with nine years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in Lady Hardinge Medical College and MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Government Medical College, Patiala. Currently, she is practicing in D.G. Medigyn Clinic in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

Periods can be irregular after emergency pill intake and this side effect last only for one to two months. So most probably you will get normal periods from next month. No medicine is required for this. But, I suggest you do a urine pregnancy test once as sometimes there can be irregular bleeding even with pregnancy.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 19, 2023
Reviewed At July 2, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Natasha Bansal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with nine years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in Lady Hardinge Medical College and MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Government Medical College, Patiala. Currently, she is practicing in D.G. Medigyn Clinic in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Natasha Bansal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with nine years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS in Lady Hardinge Medical College and MD in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Government Medical College, Patiala. Currently, she is practicing in D.G. Medigyn Clinic in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

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