Periods late for 3weeks

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I had unprotected sex and took ipill within 3 hrs and had withdrawal bleeding after a few days...now my periods is 3 weeks late..I took a urine pregnancy test on the 16th day of delayed period and test was negative. Next week I'm supposed to get my next period ..how long can the periods get delayed?

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Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 23 yrs exp Chennai

Calculate 30 days from day of withdrawal bleeding

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You can do a pregnancy test with morning sample urine if you miss your periods as ipill is never 100 percent effective

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Take a boiled egg daily

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Dr. Harita Kothia Gynecologist/Obstetrician 11 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harita Kothia

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 11 yrs exp Mumbai

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Emergency contraception pills can delay and disrupt cycles Repeat urine pregnancy test if no period after 10 days of first test.. If negative wait for few more days Use routine contraception It should be strictly for emergency situations Connect for more details and information here Go to my website www.familygynaec.com For articles on contraception Blog section YouTube channel Dr Harita Kothia videos