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44-Year-Old Woman Worried About Delayed Period After Emergency Contraceptive Pill

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 22, 2024Hindi

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Hi doctor, I am 44 years old, and my menstrual cycle is currently 20 days. I got my period on September 30, 2024, and then I took an emergency contraceptive pill (i-pill) on October 9. I had my regular period on October 21. Now, I have missed my second period; today is October 22, and I still have not started. How long should I wait for my period to arrive, or should I take a pregnancy test? This was my first time using an i-pill, so I would like some advice. Is it normal to have a delay after taking an I-pill? How many days could it be delayed? Please suggest what I should do.

Ans: Hey, since you are 44 years, you are in your peri menopausal phase which causes hormonal imbalance
But since have consumed IPILL, which is an emergency contraception, periods can be up to a week late and sometimes even later. If your period is more than a week late, we recommend taking a pregnancy test. You may have some irregular bleeding after you take the Ipill, and before your next period. This can range from spotting to heavy bleeding.
So please do home pregnancy test once to rule out pregnancy. If its negative, then await normal regular periods.

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Hi doctor, I am 44 years old, and my menstrual cycle is currently 20 days. I got my period on September 30, 2024, and then I took an emergency contraceptive pill (i-pill) on October 9. I had my regular period on October 21. Now, I have missed my second period; today is October 22, and I still have not started. How long should I wait for my period to arrive, or should I take a pregnancy test? This was my first time using an i-pill, so I would like some advice. Is it normal to have a delay after taking an I-pill? How many days could it be delayed? Please suggest what I should do.

Ans: Hey, since you are 44 years, you are in your peri menopausal phase which causes hormonal imbalance
But since have consumed IPILL, which is an emergency contraception, periods can be up to a week late and sometimes even later. If your period is more than a week late, we recommend taking a pregnancy test. You may have some irregular bleeding after you take the Ipill, and before your next period. This can range from spotting to heavy bleeding.
So please do home pregnancy test once to rule out pregnancy. If its negative, then await normal regular periods.

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Hi doc I'm 18years I took emergency contraceptive four days before my period and the four days has reach and going to 8 days I haven't seen my period yet

Ans: Hello! If you have taken emergency contraception
4 days prior to periods,
There are high chances your periods can get delayed.
The morning-after pill, also known as the I-pill, can delay your period by up to one week. However, in rare cases, your period may be delayed for several weeks. If your period is more than a week late, or if it is lighter than usual, you should take a pregnancy test and speak to a doctor.
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