What Causes A Delay In Period After Taking Postpone 72?

Posted on Fri, 5 May 2017

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

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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

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