Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking I-pill?

Posted on Mon, 16 May 2016

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Question : Sir i am a teenage boy 22 year old i have been close with my gf on feb 17 though i haven't entered my penius inside her vagina completely but several touch may occured being scared of that my gf ate an i pill on feb 18 within 30 hours and then she had her regular periods on march last week but since then she haven't had her periods which is scaring us for chances of pregnancy but in morning she tested an preganews pregnancy home test kit using her urine sample and found it negative pregnancy still sir we are afraid coz of late periods may i find any solutions coz she havn't had her periods more than moth and 15 days

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pregnancy unlikely, possibility of hormone imbalance.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

In the manner you have described, pregnancy is unlikely because of the facts that she had an emergency contraceptive within the stipulated time after the sexual act and that she had a natural period after the incident. Yet, please remember that there is no need for ejaculation to happen to cause conception. Even the pre-ejaculate contains sufficient sperm to cause conception during the fertile or ovulatory period.

The cause of this delay is more likely to be a transient hormone imbalance. The emergency pill contains high dose of hormone and this can lead to disruption of the hormone milieu. Hence, menstrual disturbances can be expected for a couple of cycles. In addition, stress also can lead to this situation.

In the current scenario, she needs to see a specialist for a proper clinical evaluation, a trans-vaginal sonogram to know the status of the pelvic organs and a blood test for pregnancy if necessary. If pregnancy is excluded, hormones can be given to induce a period.

Maintenance of a healthy weight, healthy diet and regular exercise are required to assist in maintaining proper hormone balance.

Hope your query has been clarified. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (4 minutes later)

mam is there still any chances of being pregnant

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

Pregnancy is unlikely in the current scenario since she had a natural period after the intercourse.

Hope this helps.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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