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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Taking Contraceptives After Having Unsafe Sex?

Hi,I need some advice. My period came on Nov 13 i had unprotected sex on Nov 26th i took p2 within 24hrs after sex and the next 12 hrs after, but i also had unprotected sex again on Nov 27 right after i took the 1st tablet and before i took the 2nd tablet. Now my period is 5 days late can i be pregnant?
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

Emergency pill like postinor 2 prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of having sex. So chances of pregnancy are very less in her.
Most probably your period are delayed. Delayed period after intake of emergency pill as postinor is a common problem. It is known side effect due to high dose of hormone levogesterol contained in the pill.

One should never use emergency pill as regular method of contraception. Use condoms or regular contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy in future. Frequent intake of emergency contraceptive pills can cause serious problems like irregular periods, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome & even infertility.


If your period doesn't occur even after 2 week delay,Consult a gynaecologist

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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Taking Contraceptives After Having Unsafe Sex?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Emergency pill like postinor 2 prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of having sex. So chances of pregnancy are very less in her. Most probably your period are delayed. Delayed period after intake of emergency pill as postinor is a common problem. It is known side effect due to high dose of hormone levogesterol contained in the pill. One should never use emergency pill as regular method of contraception. Use condoms or regular contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy in future. Frequent intake of emergency contraceptive pills can cause serious problems like irregular periods, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome & even infertility. If your period doesn t occur even after 2 week delay,Consult a gynaecologist Hope this information helps