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Delayed Periods, Had Taken EC Twice In A Week. Pregnancy Or Side Effect Of Pills?

hi, my bf and i had unprotected sex on the 24th, i took 4nordette pills as EC on the 27th following up after12hrs, then we had it again on the 30th and then i took an EC the day after, and until now 11th of december, i dont have my period. my last was on the 6th of november, is it the side effect of taking the pills as EC twice the same week or could i be pregnant?
posted on Sat, 15 Dec 2012
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Hello, welcome to HCM, I am Dr Das

The symptom you described, indicates side effect of the medicines you have taken.

It is due to hormonal imbalance.

But, you should do a home pregnancy test to confirm the situation.

So, wait for your spontaneous period.

Regards.
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Delayed Periods, Had Taken EC Twice In A Week. Pregnancy Or Side Effect Of Pills?

Hello, welcome to HCM, I am Dr Das The symptom you described, indicates side effect of the medicines you have taken. It is due to hormonal imbalance. But, you should do a home pregnancy test to confirm the situation. So, wait for your spontaneous period. Regards.