What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Having Levonelle In Previous Cycle?

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

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Question : I had unprotected sex on the 8th day of my cycle. The guy pulled out but I took the Levonelle 1500 mg pill to be safe. We then had protected sex again. A few days later I had heavy bleeding and cramps which lasted about 4 days. It's now day 38 of my cycle (8 days overdue) and I haven't had my period. I have signs such as cramps, bloating, mood swings and cravings. Is there a chance I could be pregnant? Or are those signs that my period is coming?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The chances of pregnancy are less.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

I can understand your concern.

The prospects of pregnancy are less in your case, but you should confirm it by doing a home urine pregnancy test.

The symptoms are most probably due to the hormonal imbalance cause by levonelle pill which contains high dosages of hormone in it.

These symptoms most probably a sign that your period is arriving.

Hope it is useful.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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