What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking I Pill?

Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014

Question: Hi, My gf had took an i pill after sex on 02/10/2014, she had 12 days early period on 15/10/2014, now her period is delayed till date. is it normal or we can go for pregnancy test?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
TAKE A PREGNANCY TEST.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
I pill can cause menstrual irregularities .
Does she always have regular periods ?
If yes, then it is best to take a pregnancy test to be on the safer side.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (23 hours later)

Hi, Mam thanks for your prompt reply, it has been tested and found negative. another issue is it has been tested through 5 drops instead off 3 drops which has printed in the kit. Is it appropriate result, please let us know.

Beside this, What time will be expected for her next period. Is it any medicine or diet for early period.

Please let us know it will be immense help for us.
Awaiting for your early response.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
PLEASE LET ME KNOW A FEW DETAILS

Detailed Answer:
Yes the test is reliable.
Please let me know a few things .
When was her last menstrual period ?
Does she always have regular cycles ?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (58 minutes later)

Her last menstrual period was on 15/10/2014 as earlier i had mentioned you also.

Yes, she always have regular cycles.

Thanks mam for your prompt answer.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Clarification

Detailed Answer:
I meant the period before the 15th of October, since you said that it was an early period.
What I want basic information is
1. Last period before I pill
2. Date of taking I pill (within how many hours of unprotected sex).
I want to know this because if she took the I pill after ovulation, it may not work.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju