Dr. Neha Rathod
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had sexual intercourse two months before and took a contraceptive pill two to three hours after the intercourse. I experienced bleeding a week after the intercourse continuously for three days. My menstrual cycle usually starts in the mid of every month. But it has been two weeks since the due date, and I did not get my period. Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Since you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there are no chances of pregnancy. You can expect a bit early or delayed periods because of the hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. It is difficult to comment on the exact date because each individual's body varies.
Thank you and take care.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
It should be around today if I count 30 days from the bleeding date. So is it right to calculate from the first day of withdrawal bleeding? So can I expect my period near today?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
It is not the way you calculate. Withdrawal bleeding has nothing to do with the period dates. You can expect to get your periods around your period's date, though a slight variation of a day or two will be there. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have any doubt, then get back to me.
Thank you and take care.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
My period usually begins in the mid of the month, but it is the start of the next month, and I have not gotten my period after the withdrawal date. Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. However, if you have doubts, I suggest you get a blood test for pregnancy to ensure that you are not pregnant. Please get back to me with reports so I can guide you further.
Thank you and take care.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Which test do I need to do? Could you please mention the specific name?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
I suggest you take a serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) test.
Thank you and take care.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Is there any chance of pregnancy? I am worried because I read on many forums that their period got delayed for up to two weeks from their actual period date because of a pill.
Still, could you predict a tentative date for my period?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Usually, there is no chance of pregnancy. And delay in periods is common after taking the pill. It is still difficult to predict the date because each one's body is different, and the way the pill has its effectiveness is different.
Please get the test done to rule out the exact cause of the delay. Please get back to me with reports so I can guide you further.
Thank you and take care.
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