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Is Delayed Period Normal After Taking An I-pill?

Posted on Fri, 5 Feb 2016

Question: I had unprotected sex the day i got free from my periods and took an ipill within 48 hours. Then after 5 days of having ipill i had vaginal bleeding which lasted for 5 days. My next period was due on 1st but i havent yet got it (its 7th today). I have heard the periods get delayed after having ipill so should i wait or go for a test? Please help!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait for 3-4 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
Yes,you are right i-pill may affect menstrual cycle and delayed period.
In your case the chances of pregnancy almost nil so you can wait for at least 3-4 days.
Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (15 minutes later)

But if i dont get it then? What will i need to do? I have read that sometimes it get delays for two weeks also and comes on the day the vaginal bleeding started? Please help!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get your pregnancy test done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
If you do not get your menses then get your urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy ( as a rule though the chances of pregnancy are low).
If it is negative wait for 7-10 days more.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (44 hours later)

I was feeling the symptoms of periods around 7 and then it even started on 8th but very light. Now today is 9th and it has stopped again. What does this mean? Please help I am really tensed. I have never done any pregnancy test before and I don't want to get pregnant. If this is a sign then how can I get rid of it? Please help doctor.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get your pregnancy test done .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
As your flow is not proper and period stop so early get your pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.
And it is not necessarily a symptom of pregnancy but it could be due to hormonal changes.
So please do your pregnancy test and share your result with me and do not take so much of stress.
If it is positive then there is abortion pills available to terminate pregnancy.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar