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I had sex on the seventh day of my periods and took an I-pill immediately. Why is my period late?

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At October 9, 2020
Reviewed AtSeptember 15, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had sex on the seventh day after my periods and took I-pill immediately. I do not have bleeding and my periods are delayed this time. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. What to do?

Answered by Dr. Artur Holubka

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You need to know some information about the menstrual cycle. The first day of menstruation indicates the beginning of the follicular phase or a menstrual phase of the uterus. The final maturation of the dominant follicle occurs in the follicular phase and it is individual for each woman. It takes from seven to twenty-two days. This means that the ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle begins after 14 days. This is the favorable time meant for conception. As you had sex on the seventh day, you have taken emergency contraception. A pregnancy test can be taken in seven to fourteen days to make sure that everything is fine. I need to give some information about emergency contraception.

WHO (World Health Organization) has produced some key facts about emergency contraception. In most cases, emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy when it is used after sex. It can be used after unprotected sex, in unsuccessful use of contraceptives, misuse of contraceptives, and in cases of sexual assault. There are two methods of emergency contraception such as emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) and copper-containing intrauterine contraceptive (IUD). To have emergency contraception within five days of unprotected intercourse, copper IUD is the most effective form of emergency contraception. WHO recommends the use of emergency contraceptive pills as a single dose of 1.5 mg Levonorgestrel and it should be taken within five days (120 hours) of unprotected intercourse. Irregularities in periods are common after taking a contraceptive.

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

Dr. Artur Holubka
Dr. Artur Holubka

General Practitioner

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