Since you have already taken this emergency contraceptive, no further oral medications are needed. If you want additional protection, a healthcare provider can insert a copper intrauterine device (IUD) within 5 days of the encounter. For now, try not to worry. Your next period might be slightly early or late due to the hormone. If your period is delayed by more than a week, taking a home pregnancy test will help put your mind at ease. Please consult a doctor for personalized support.

The I pill works best within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Still, since you may be ovulating now, its effectiveness is lower because it mainly works by delaying ovulation, so taking it now may still offer some protection, but the chance of pregnancy is higher. It is best to consult a gynaecologist immediately to discuss other emergency options, as individual responses can vary based on different factors.

It is completely normal for your partner's period to be delayed after taking the i-pill (levonorgestrel). This emergency contraceptive contains hormones that temporarily alter her natural menstrual cycle, which can cause her period to be late, early, or different in flow. While a delay is a very common side effect, take a home pregnancy test. For the most accurate result, she should take the test if her period is delayed by more than one week. Please reassure her, and consult a healthcare professional if she experiences severe abdominal pain or if her period is delayed by more than ten days.

Whether you are protected on day six of your first pack of Ovral G (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) depends on when you started. If you took your very first pill on the first day of your period, you are protected, and emergency contraception is not needed. However, if you started the pack later in your cycle, the pill needs seven days of continuous use to be fully effective. In this case, there is a small risk of pregnancy, and emergency contraception is recommended. I suggest consulting your healthcare provider.

Please rest assured that the I-pill (levonorgestrel) is safe and its side effects are temporary and not harmful. You might experience mild nausea, headache, fatigue, breast tenderness, or light spotting. These usually resolve within 1 to 2 days. To ease nausea, try taking the pill with food, and get plenty of rest. Simple over-the-counter pain relievers can help with headaches or mild cramps. Your next period might be a few days early or late, but you should feel completely back to normal within a week. Reach out to a doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain.

Three negative home pregnancy tests, especially two weeks after your missed period, are highly reassuring. The i-pill (which contains levonorgestrel) is a strong hormone that frequently disrupts your menstrual cycle, commonly causing delayed periods and spotting. To give you complete peace of mind, I recommend consulting a healthcare professional for a quick blood pregnancy test, which is extremely accurate. They can also help evaluate your cycle and offer guidance on regular contraception. Please try not to worry; this delay is a very common side effect of emergency contraception.