I Just Want To Ask, I Am On The Pill Brand Noriday I Take This Everyday At 7am

Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2020

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Question : I just want to ask, I am on the pill brand noriday I take this everyday at 7am, in July I had sex and 3 days later missed one pill, I continued to take my pill, I had my %22period%22 for July roughly 9 days later, and it lasted about 8 days ( 3 days into aug) I did not have sex during the month of aug, but I still have not had my period should I be worried?
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

Slight delay in the timing of the intake of the pill does not impact hormone balance significantly.

The prolonged cycle you experienced during the past cycle is the most likely cause of the delay in the current period. The prolonged period is likely to have occurred due to the missed pill and the subsequent hormone disturbance.

Hope you find this information helpful. Please feel free to contact for further clarifications. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (8 minutes later)

Could missing a pill in the previous month, or taking the pill say at 8 or 8.30 some days instead of always 7am disturb my cycle for there maybe to be a delay?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing again.

There is no need to worry about chances of pregnancy because you had a period after the intercourse. Also, missing a single pill does not lead to an unprotected cycle.

Hope all your queries have been answered.

Wish you good health.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (15 minutes later)

But you definitely think no need to worry about pregnancy?