What Causes Delay In Menstruation After Taking I-pill?

Posted on Fri, 22 May 2015

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Question : Hi I had sex on 3rd may and took ipill on next day afternoon itself.still I have nt got my periods.last month my periods was on 15th april..Am i pregnant.?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I pill can delay your period, please take a test to be sure

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
THanks for writing to us with your health concern.
The I pill has an effect of postponing your next period.
So the reason for the delay in your period could be the I pill.
Do you always have regular cycles ?
ANyways, please take a pregnancy test tomorrow morning to reassure yourself.
Dont worry if it is negative.
You will get your period within a few days.
All the best.
Please feel free to discuss further.

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)

Yes I get regular periods but previously also it us benn late due to pill sometimes

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take care.

Detailed Answer:
Then this time too I think that is the reason.
But take a test anyway.
Take care.
you can contact me directly anytime using the following direct link-
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (47 hours later)

Till now I have not got my periods. What could be the early symptoms of pregnancy?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take a pregnancy test please.

Detailed Answer:
Early symptoms of pregnancy are non reliable and vague.
Some women might not experience any symptoms at all.
Please take a pregnancy test as that is mot reliable.
Take care.

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