Concern regarding next period date - #15269
I took an I pill on 17th October and got withdrawal bleeding that lasted for 3 days from 23rd October to 25th October and my periods were due on 7th November so when should I expect my next period. Also is there any chance of pregnancy since the sexual intercourse that occurred on 15th October had no penetration
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Hello Simran,
Answer to your questions:
1.Your next actual period should arrive about 4–6 weeks after the withdrawal bleeding, i.e., between late November and early December.
2.Since the intercourse on 15th October had no penetration and you took the I-pill promptly, the chance of pregnancy is zero or extremely low.
I trust your concern is addressed Take care Thank you
Hello Simran By going through your history and evaluation of your health status following dates have been sorted out as follows - 15 Oct – Sexual contact (no penetration). 17 Oct – Took an i-pill (emergency contraceptive). 23–25 Oct – Withdrawal bleeding occurred for 3 days. 7 Nov – Your regular period was expected (based on your usual cycle).
Conclusions - That withdrawal bleed is not your normal period, but it’s often treated as a reset for your cycle. Next period date - 20th-30th November
Regarding chances of pregnancy - Since No penetration, and You took an i-pill within 48 hours, 👉 The chance of pregnancy is almost zero.
Thank you
Hello Simran, I understand your worry. If there was no penetration as you said, there is no chance that you will get pregnant. But still, just to clear your worries and doubts once and for all, kindly do a Urine Pregnancy Test at home, it’ll hardly cost you ₹50-60.
After taking emergency contraceptive like iPill, the menstrual cycle gets disturbed. There is no fix time when you’ll get your periods. If your pregnancy test comes negative you should just wait and watch, I understand that it is not as easy, but it is the only good option. Sometimes one full cycle just skips.
Still, if you want want your periods to come, kindly have a re-consultation after 7 days, I’ll prescribe you a medicine which will help you with your periods.
Regards, Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, DNB D.Fam.Med
I am already taking ovarl L and one M tone syrup
Hello dear See as per clinical history ovulation cycle had already completed Usually it should come between 20-25 days So probably it should come between 15-25 November Also , Since pregnancy involves penetration of penis so chances of pregnancy are nil However for confirmation,you must get pregnancy strip test blood HCG 7-10 days Also, Consult gynaecologist in person for better clarity Regards
Wait for your next natural period (likely around 20–30 Nov). If period is delayed by more than 10–14 days beyond that window, do a home pregnancy test just for reassurance. Avoid taking repeated i-Pills frequently it can disrupt cycles and cause hormonal imbalance. For future protection, consider regular contraception (oral pills or condoms).
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