What Causes Delayed Menstruation Post Intake Of Postinor-2?

Posted on Thu, 4 Aug 2016

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Question : hi. I had unprotected sex on XXXXXXX 26 at 11pm and I took Postinor 2 on the 28 7am. and a few hours later I noticed I was spotting throughout the day. then the next morning (June 29)I got my period (which is my normal cycle) and my next cycle was suppose to start on the 27th of July. but I'm having mentstrual cramp. but I've still not seen my period and today is the 3rd of August. I'm a bit scared.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Delayed periods possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about delayed periods.

When you take postinor, it is known to have delayed periods for couple of cycles due temporary hormonal variations.

I don't think this is pregnancy. Wait for periods to start normally.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (4 minutes later)

ok. thank you so much Dr. on the 27th I noticed a white foggy discharge like an egg. like I usually get for my normal menstruatal cycles. but I didn't see any blood. plus I'm having my usual menstruatal cramps.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are likely to get periods soon

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

In that case you are likely to get periods soon as you have cramps. Wait for some time.

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