What Causes A Delay In Period After Taking Postpone 72?

Posted on Fri, 17 Mar 2017

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Question : Sir, I took postpone 72 on 8th day of menstration start. I had sex on 7th day/yesterday night. Today, one and half month has been passed, no menstruation occurred. Prega News test indicated negative( checked 3 times, single line in the test) . Pain like that of menses start is feeling in lower abdomen. Pl guide and prescribe medication.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Side effect of the pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Postpone 72 or the emergency contraceptive pill has the effect of delaying the next expected periods by 2-3 weeks.
So, the delayed periods are likely due to the side effect of the pill, hence the urine pregnancy test is negative.
I will suggest you to wait for the periods for another 2 weeks.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)

Mam, in case, no menses occurred in next 2 weeks...what should I do...consult a doctor or can u name any medicine in that case

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat the urine pregnancy test

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, in that case, you should repeat the urine pregnancy test and if negative, then consult an OBGYN specialist for prescription of medicines to induce withdrawal bleeding.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng