What is the likelihood of pregnancy if, one month after taking emergency contraception within an hour of unprotected intercourse, a delayed period begins with nausea, abdominal pain, and brown bleeding?
It is very reassuring that you took emergency contraception so quickly, as this makes the likelihood of pregnancy quite low. The symptoms you are experiencing?including a delayed period, brown bleeding, abdominal pain, and nausea?are common side effects of the high hormone levels in emergency contraception, which can temporarily disrupt your normal cycle. However, because these symptoms can also overlap with early pregnancy, the safest and most reliable way to ease your mind is to take a home pregnancy test. If the test is negative and your symptoms continue, please consult a healthcare provider for a quick check-up.