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.

A pregnancy test taken just seven days after intercourse is unfortunately not reliable, even after using emergency contraception. It typically takes about 14 to 21 days for the body to produce enough pregnancy hormone to be detected. I recommend waiting and taking another test 14 days after the intercourse, and repeating it at 21 days if your period has not started. Please remember that emergency contraception can also cause your period to be a few days early or late.

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It is very common to experience changes in your menstrual cycle after taking the i-pill (a levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive). This medication contains hormones that can temporarily delay your period, make it lighter, or cause spotting. There is usually no need to worry. Your next period will most likely arrive within a week of its expected date, though it may sometimes be delayed by up to 10 days. To give you peace of mind, I recommend taking a home pregnancy test if your period is delayed by more than a week. Please rest assured, this is a very common reaction to the medication.

After taking the i-pill (levonorgestrel emergency contraception), your next period should typically arrive around its expected date?which would be around the 24th of this month. However, because these hormones temporarily alter your cycle, your period may arrive a few days early or up to a week late. You might also experience some light spotting before it starts. Please try not to worry, as these changes are very common. If your period is delayed by more than a week, taking a home pregnancy test is a good next step to give you peace of mind.

Taking an emergency contraceptive pill (such as the i-pill) within one hour of unprotected intercourse is highly effective. It keeps your risk of pregnancy very low, even if the incident occurred near your presumed ovulation window. The rapid administration of the emergency hormone works primarily by delaying or preventing the release of an egg, thereby blocking fertilisation before it can start. While a very small volume of fluid and a transparent appearance of the ejaculate suggest a lower concentration of active sperm, they do not completely eliminate risk on their own; however, your prompt use of the i-pill remains the most decisive protective factor. Your current symptoms of nausea and dizziness are highly common, expected side effects of the high hormone dose in the emergency contraceptive itself, rather than early signs of pregnancy, which would not manifest so quickly after the encounter. For complete reassurance and clinical safety, it is recommended to take a home urine pregnancy test 14 to 21 days after intercourse, or if your next expected menstrual period is delayed by more than a week, and to consult a healthcare professional for a personalised clinical evaluation and guidance on reliable, routine contraception.