Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking An I-pill?

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

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Mon, 5 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi
Had unprotected sex on 23rd nov. Gave ipill to ma gf just after having sex.
It's 5th dec. And Period is due on 4th dec. But till now period hasn't started, she is experiencing cramps as usual signs of period to start.
I know ipill delays period.. But gf and me are tensed what to do... Plz advice
Thnks

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

Before giving my opinion I want to ask you that you have taken I pill immediately after sex so you you had unprotected sex on 4 th December.

If yes,please revert me back.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (18 minutes later)

Hi doc.
I had unprotected sex on 23rd november.
And gave ipill to ma gf just after sex.
My girlfriend period is due on 4th dec.
It's 5th dec. And till now she hasn't got her periods.
She is experiencing cramps the usual signs before having period for pad 2 -4 days.
We are worried.. Isn't she pregnant.
Do advice what to do

Thnx

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait and watch for her period.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for detailed information.

I pill may cause delayed menses due to hormonal imbalance, so you should wait and watch for her menses.

As she took i pill with in time frame of 72 hrs.the chances of pregnancy are very low.

So just wait and watch for her menses.these cramps and white discharge could be due to side effect of I pill.

Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (22 minutes later)

Thnx doc. For your help.
Plz advice till what time her period will start.
Do there. Is need of the home pregnancy test.. And use of some medicine if needed.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Within 7-10 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Sorry for the delay in my response.

You should wait for at least 7-10 days for her menses.

You should go for a home urine pregnancy test after 7 days of her missed period date,though the chances of pregnancy are not there in her case.

Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

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