Taking emergency contraception within 24 hours is highly effective at preventing pregnancy. However, these medications contain hormones that frequently cause your next period to be late, early, or irregular. While the risk of pregnancy is low, a missed period can still occasionally indicate pregnancy since no method is 100% effective. To give yourself peace of mind, I highly recommend taking a home pregnancy test if your period is more than a week late. If you need further guidance, your healthcare provider is always there to help support you.

Taking the i-pill (a levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive) within 30 hours of intercourse is highly effective, significantly reducing your chance of pregnancy. The light bleeding or red discharge you are experiencing a few days before your expected period is a very common side effect of the hormone in the pill. It is often a reassuring sign that the medication is working and your cycle is adjusting, rather than a sign of pregnancy. I recommend taking a home pregnancy test if your period is delayed by a week or more.

Spotting or light bleeding about a week after taking an emergency contraceptive pill like the i-pill (levonorgestrel) is a very common side effect, not a sign of pregnancy. The pill contains a high dose of hormones that can temporarily disrupt your cycle and cause your uterine lining to shed slightly. This is often called withdrawal bleeding. Since your period isn't due for two weeks, this is likely just your body reacting to the medication. If your next expected period is delayed by more than a week, take a simple home pregnancy test.

You should not assume full protection from the i-pill for the second episode of unprotected sex that happened after taking it. Emergency contraception works mainly by delaying or preventing ovulation, and its effectiveness depends on where you are in your menstrual cycle rather than how quickly the medicine is absorbed. Because it does not provide ongoing protection, there may still be a risk of pregnancy from the second exposure. Do not use this medication repeatedly as a regular contraceptive method, as it is intended only for emergency use. It is best to consult a gynaecologist for proper assessment based on your cycle timing and to decide whether any additional emergency contraception is needed.

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But please do not take an abortion pill. Since your pregnancy test is negative, an abortion pill is unnecessary and unsafe. The i-pill (emergency contraception) contains hormones that frequently cause your period to be delayed or irregular. Since your period is 15 days late, I recommend taking another pregnancy test using your first morning urine to confirm the result, or visiting a doctor for a simple blood test. It is very common for emergency contraception to disrupt your cycle temporarily, Please consult a healthcare professional to help safely regulate your cycle.