What Causes Delayed Periods Despite Having I Pill Post Unprotected Sex?

Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2015

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Question : Had sex on 25,26,27 April . took ipill on 27 night .last period was on 11 April. Got bleeding on 4 may for 2 days .still no periods. Also took pregnancy test for 4 times, every time negative. When will my periods come?

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dont worry, delay is due to the I pill.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
See, the bleeding that you had on the 4th of May, was due to the I pill, it is withdrawal bleeding due to the I pill.
Also, the delay in periods is expected, that is also because of the I pill.
It is known to postpone your natural cycle.
Wait for a week more, you will have your periods by then.
Are your periods always regular ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (36 minutes later)

Thanks for guidance...my periods are are not regular BT from last 3 months they were regular on 25-26 day of month BT on may month it didn't come on 25-26 BT delayed to 11 april

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
So wait for a few days, dont worry.

Detailed Answer:
SO dont worry, you already have slightly irregular periods, and I pill will further make it irregular.
As the pregnancy tests are negative, there is no need to worry.
Wait for a few more days, you will have your period.
You can contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.

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