What Causes Delayed Menstruation After Using Emergency Contraception?

Posted on Thu, 22 Sep 2016

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Question : Hello,
My period is late by 2 weeks today. I was on the pill but missed 2 pills 4 weeks ago and had brown spotting 3 weeks ago and no period. Ive taken 6 pregnancy test and all were negative. Im not sure whats wrong. Ive stopped the pill now. Since 3 weeks ago.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Delayed periods

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about delayed periods.

This is not pregnancy. This is just delayed periods due to variations in pill course.

You are likely to get periods within one week of stopping pills. I don't see any reason to worry. You will get periods a bit delayed.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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