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.

The emergency contraceptive pill (iPill) is intended for occasional use. It should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, preferably within 24 hours and up to 72 hours. Since you already took an iPill on 5th May, taking another dose again on 6th May is generally not recommended unless specifically advised by a doctor, as repeated use within a short duration may increase the chances of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, irregular bleeding, or changes in the menstrual cycle. Emergency contraception should not be considered a regular method of birth control. For appropriate guidance and reliable contraceptive options, it is advisable to consult a gynaecologist who can assess your situation and recommend a safer long-term contraceptive plan suited to your needs.

A four-day delay in your period is a very common side effect of the i-pill (levonorgestrel), as it temporarily alters your hormone levels. While there is still a small chance of pregnancy, a delay is expected. Most importantly, if you do happen to be pregnant, medical evidence shows that the high dose of hormones in the emergency contraceptive will not harm your baby or affect the pregnancy. To give yourself peace of mind, I recommend taking a simple home pregnancy test.

Unfortunately, emergency contraceptive pills, like the I-pill (levonorgestrel), are not effective 10 days after intercourse. They must be taken within 3 to 5 days to work, and other emergency options are also no longer effective at this stage. Please try to stay calm. The best step forward now is to wait for her next expected period. If her period is delayed, or if it has been 14 to 21 days since you had sex, she should take a home pregnancy test for an accurate result.

First, emergency contraceptive pills like the i-pill (which contains levonorgestrel) are most effective before ovulation. If taken on the exact day of ovulation, effectiveness is reduced; however, since pinpointing ovulation precisely is difficult, taking it was still the right decision. Second, experiencing no side effects is very common and absolutely does not mean the medication did not work. Many women have no symptoms at all. The most reliable way to confirm it worked is the arrival of your next period, or taking a pregnancy test 21 days after intercourse.

Taking the i-pill (levonorgestrel) within 24 hours of unprotected sex is highly effective. When taken within this crucial first timeframe, it prevents pregnancy in about 95% of cases, so you acted very quickly and correctly. You may notice some mild side effects, like changes in your next period's timing or flow. If your period is delayed by more than a week, taking a simple home pregnancy test will help give you peace of mind..