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

after unprotected sex before 2 days of periods, a girl got i-pill within 5 hours after having sex for pregnancy prevent . 5 days already gone, no periods are happening but as for tensed about. Any chance of pregnency? can y plz tell me. 2. If i -pill not works, how can control the pregnency?plz step by step
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
I understand your concern.
i-pill is an emergency contraceptive pill which has to be taken within 72 hours after having unprotected sex. Earlier it is taken, protection seems still better. Since it has been taken within 5 hours following the act, it should offer protection against pregnancy.
No need to be tensed as she can get her periods anytime within 3 weeks from the day of taking i-pill.
If it is delayed beyond that, then you need to seek medical attention immediately to get evaluated for what would be the reason. Then it can be managed accordingly.
Hope the information provided would be useful for you.
All the best.
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What Causes Delayed Periods Despite Taking I Pill Post Unprotected Sex?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. I understand your concern. i-pill is an emergency contraceptive pill which has to be taken within 72 hours after having unprotected sex. Earlier it is taken, protection seems still better. Since it has been taken within 5 hours following the act, it should offer protection against pregnancy. No need to be tensed as she can get her periods anytime within 3 weeks from the day of taking i-pill. If it is delayed beyond that, then you need to seek medical attention immediately to get evaluated for what would be the reason. Then it can be managed accordingly. Hope the information provided would be useful for you. All the best.