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What Causes Delayed Period After Taking I-pill Followed By Non-penetrative Sex?

Hi had sex (not vaginal) with my gf on her last day of period and she is still a virgin.Just to be sure she took an ipill within 36 hours and now her period is due more than 5 days(she faced irregular periods beforehand).Do she need to take pregnancy test.plese help we are so adraid
posted on Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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I have gone through the query and understood your concern. In the event on non-penetration and emergency contraception within the stipulated time interval after the sexual encounter, chances of conception are very less. The emergency pill contains high hormone content and this can disrupt the hormone milieu and cause delayed cycles. This is the most likely cause for the delayed period. Please take the help of a specialist if she becomes overdue by more than ten days. Regular contraception is always ideal than emergency contraception. Hope this helps.
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What Causes Delayed Period After Taking I-pill Followed By Non-penetrative Sex?

Hello, I have gone through the query and understood your concern. In the event on non-penetration and emergency contraception within the stipulated time interval after the sexual encounter, chances of conception are very less. The emergency pill contains high hormone content and this can disrupt the hormone milieu and cause delayed cycles. This is the most likely cause for the delayed period. Please take the help of a specialist if she becomes overdue by more than ten days. Regular contraception is always ideal than emergency contraception. Hope this helps.