Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Periods and pregnancy
I am day late for my periods. I had intercourse 5 days before. Can I still take a emergency contraception? Or should I consult a doctor for the chance of pregnancy?
Answers (6)
Connect
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced gynaecologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+159
If ur already late
Go fr a Pregnancy test
Any form of emergency contraceptive pill has a high failure rate
U can be pregnant despite one
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Pls connect for advice
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
You are a day late for your period. That means you were expecting your period on 18 March.
You had intercourse 5 days before. That means you had intercourse on 13 March.
That was safe period (presuming that you have 30 days cycle).
So there is no chance of pregnancy. You need not take emergency contraception.
But if you don't get your periods in the next 3-4 days then you should do urine pregnancy test and consult a Gynaecologist on Practo.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hi good morning
Thnxs for your question
I need complete details regarding ur menes pattern and last menes date so I can help you.
After 5 days no need to take ipills.
Is it unprotected sex or protected sex?
If you missed ur regular period than do urinary pregnancy test with morning sample and inform me result so that I can advise u in better way
For further guidance on it and medicine
Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur quary and advise you accordingly and guide u
MY Online link is
prac.to/drpanchani
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Rashmi Anand
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Lucknow
Okay so first things first you are a little late for emergency contraceptive, and secondly if you are due for periods you most likely had intercourse in safe timings if you have regular cycles.
So relax . Wait for a week.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.