Periods delay due to emergency pill

2026-03-08 07:06:56
Hello doctor, I took an emergency pill (Unwanted 72) on 16 Feb after unprotected sex. Since then my periods have not started. I am having lower abdomen, back and pelvic pain. I did 5 pregnancy tests and all are negative. Is this delay normal and what should I do My last period date is 24 january And currently from 6 days I have been experiencing pain in my thighs , calves , back, lower abdomen
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Answered2026-03-08 08:18:37

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Your last period date was 24 January. You took emergency contraception on 16 February, that is 23 days after the previous period. That was a safe zone. At times the emergency contraception causes amenorrhea. In that case the next period may come about 5 weeks after the date of taking emergency contraception. So you can wait till about 18-19 March. You have already done a urine pregnancy test which is negative. So you are safe.

Answered2026-03-08 07:55:19

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Please consult for proper discussion.

Answered2026-03-09 01:29:42

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Delayed period is due to emergency pill. You can take medicine to get your period as your pregnancy test is negative.

Answered2026-03-08 10:10:47

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Ipill can actually delay your periods Connect

Answered2026-03-08 08:49:40

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Assuming you have regular periods , a delay of more than 7 days after taking and emergency pill is uncommon . You were right to do a urine pregnancy test to check for pregnancy and if 5 tests have showed absolutely no second line , then pregnancy can be ruled out with a some level of certainty. Though the emergency pill is known to affect subsequent periods , such a prolonged delay needs to be evaluated for other factors , such as hormonal disbalances . The bodyache maybe a sign of soon-to-come periods so let's hope for the best.
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Consult a doctor for further evaluation if periods do not spontaneously resume .
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Add non- hormonal contraceptive methods like condoms for extra layer of security !

Answered2026-03-08 08:42:35

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Take  consultation  and  discuss  in view abdominal  pain  ect.

Answered2026-03-08 08:40:47

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The reason for the delay is the intake of emergency pill If the pregnancy test is negative u can take a medicine to help you get your periods

Answered2026-03-08 07:53:37

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