Yes, both having PCOS and taking the i-pill (levonorgestrel) can definitely cause your period to be delayed. The i-pill delivers a high dose of hormones to prevent pregnancy, which temporarily disrupts your cycle, and PCOS already causes irregular periods. Your period should still come, but it may be late by a week or more. Because the pill was taken near the 72-hour mark, I gently recommend taking a home pregnancy test if your period is delayed by more than a week to give yourself peace of mind.

It is highly unlikely that your girlfriend is pregnant. The heavy five-day bleeding she experienced ten days after taking the I-pill (levonorgestrel) was likely a withdrawal bleed, indicating the pill worked. Because you have had no sexual activity since then, there is no new risk of pregnancy. Emergency contraception contains hormones that frequently disrupt menstrual cycles, which easily explains why her period is late and lighter this month. To ease your minds, she can take a home pregnancy test, which will be highly accurate by now.

The symptoms she is experiencing?stomach pain, headaches, and leg discomfort?are common side effects of the hormonal changes caused by the emergency contraceptive i-pill (levonorgestrel). These fluctuations can last for several days to a week after taking it. To help her feel better, she can rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take mild pain relievers like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Reassure her that these symptoms are typically temporary. However, if her pain becomes severe, if she notices swelling or warmth in one leg, or if she develops heavy bleeding, please have her evaluated by a doctor to ensure her safety.

Even if ejaculation occurs outside the vagina near the entrance, there is still a small risk of pregnancy because sperm can sometimes travel inside. However, since this was a day after ovulation, the chances are lower, as the fertile window is usually just before and during ovulation. Any “opening” or physical feeling you notice is not a recognised sign of pregnancy. Early pregnancy symptoms do not appear immediately and cannot be confirmed based on such changes. The most accurate way to know is to wait for a missed period and then take a pregnancy test. If you are still concerned, consult a doctor promptly for appropriate advice.

Yes, taking one i-pill (levonorgestrel) is effective and safe to help prevent pregnancy after multiple acts of intercourse in a single night, provided it is taken as soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours. You do not need to take multiple pills for multiple acts of sex in one night; a single dose is sufficient for those recent instances. Please note that emergency contraception is highly effective but not 100%, and it does not protect against future unprotected intercourse. It may also cause temporary cycle changes. If your partner's period is delayed by more than a week, please take a pregnancy test.

It is very common to experience period-like cramping about a week after taking the i-pill (levonorgestrel). This emergency contraceptive contains hormones that can temporarily disrupt your cycle, leading to cramps or even light spotting. While the i-pill is highly effective when taken quickly, no method is 100% guaranteed, so a very small risk of pregnancy remains. I suggest waiting for your expected period at the end of the month. If your period is delayed by more than a week, taking a home pregnancy test will help give you peace of mind.