What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Unwanted 72?

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2014

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Fri, 16 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi doctor,

I did unprotected sex with my gf on 15 March 2014 and gave her unwanted 72 within 24 hr. She got period on 5th to 7th April 2014. But this month the date is 16 may 2014 and still she has not got her periods. Pregnancy test is negative to. Anything to worry?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Definitely NOT pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query . I can understand your concerns.

As of now there is nothing to worry as the unwanted 72 itself can cause delay and irregularities in period .

This is because it is hormonal and affects the body s natural hormone.

It is a temporary effect and definitely NOT pregnancy.

So do not worry.

Regards,

Dr. Som MD

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

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (7 minutes later)

Hi doctor,

How many days can the delay happen since 10 days are already passed. I am worried..

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be as long as a month also.

Detailed Answer:
Dear,

It can be as long as a month delay also. But if it is worrying you get a serum beta HCG test done on her now. Its a simple cheap blood test and will confirm that she is not pregnant.

Regards

Dr. Som MD

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

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (21 hours later)

Hi doctor,

I am tensed since when I am going to blood testing they are asking me for written prescription. Any other options since I did preg test again, it's negative

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get a sonography of her pelvis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Get a sonography of her pelvis then for irregular periods from a small diagnostic centre. It is also very confirmatory.

Regards,

Dr. Som MD

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