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What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

Hi! I had my LMP on April 6 (if I m not mistaken), had unprotected sex on April 22. That morning of 22, I saw a really thick white discharge that came out of me and I thought, that indicates that I am fertile. Not sure if he came inside me (he said he didn t), but anyway, I washed and peed right after that. After a few days, I came across ECP on the internet and found this specific brand called Nordette. I tried looking for it in the drug stores, but they weren t available. I bought Lady Pills instead (I believe they have the same content). I took 4 pills on the 26th and another 4 pills after 12 hours. That was 4 days after the unprotected sex ( they said you take ECP as long as 5 days). Just recently, I tried researching the internet and found that the type of dicharge that came out of me that day of 22 indicates that I am infertile, so I assumed that the ovulation has occured already before we had sex. I have been feeling a very mild PMS, and I am supposed to get my period today (April 5). I usually have 29-31-day cycle. What are the chances of getting pregnant and is it possible that I will get a late period because of the pill? Thanks!
Tue, 13 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Cannot decide on type of discharge. Need not worry about ovulation. It does not prove your fertility you need to take 72 hours within the sex to prevent pregnancy. In this case, only pregnancy test can confirm. Consult gynecologist about lady pill. Taking pills like oral contraceptive pill as they are emergency contraceptive pill and should be taken as soon as after sex.

In your case have taken 4 days after sex. So you cannot confirm about pregnancy as you are taking pills without knowing the contents. Can go for pregnancy test now. Do not follow advice on seeing internet just take doctor’s advice before any medication.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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What Causes Delayed Periods After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

Hello, Cannot decide on type of discharge. Need not worry about ovulation. It does not prove your fertility you need to take 72 hours within the sex to prevent pregnancy. In this case, only pregnancy test can confirm. Consult gynecologist about lady pill. Taking pills like oral contraceptive pill as they are emergency contraceptive pill and should be taken as soon as after sex. In your case have taken 4 days after sex. So you cannot confirm about pregnancy as you are taking pills without knowing the contents. Can go for pregnancy test now. Do not follow advice on seeing internet just take doctor’s advice before any medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash