Can I Pill Cause Delay In Periods?

Posted on Sat, 9 May 2015

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Sat, 9 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hello doctor.. I had sex on 15th of april and i took ipill the very next day..my periods are scheduled on 2nd of every month but till today (9th of may) i didnt got my periods.. Is this possible because of ipill..please help me know

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not because of ipill

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

The sexual intercourse you have had was during your ovulation so you stand a high risk of pregnancy. ipill usually causes early bleeding in most individuals and then irregular periods for 2 subsequent periods.
There are chances that you might be pregnant. Here is what you should do

1. Do not attempt taking ipill again
2 please take a urine pregnancy test immediately , it is easily available in pharmacies
3. seek help from a gynaecologist for the delayed period

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

regards

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