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Is my late period caused by pregnancy, the bleeding I had after taking the i-pill, or is it normal for the i-pill to delay my cycle?

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Is my late period caused by pregnancy, the bleeding I had after taking the i-pill, or is it normal for the i-pill to delay my cycle?

Asked by Female, 24 · 5 days ago

Veda Maddala

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5 days ago

Please be reassured that the i-pill (levonorgestrel) frequently causes cycle irregularities. The bleeding you experienced shortly after taking it was likely withdrawal bleeding, which is a common side effect of the hormone boost, rather than your actual period. It is very normal for this medication to delay your next cycle by several days or even a week. However, because no emergency contraceptive is 100% effective, there is still a small chance of pregnancy. To give yourself peace of mind, I recommend taking a simple home pregnancy test if your period is delayed by more than a week.

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Is my late period caused by pregnancy, the bleeding I had after taking the i-pill, or is it normal for the i-pill to delay my cycle?

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