Does the pill delay your period?

Patient's question:

Recently, Aunt Flo has been delayed by more than two weeks. Will taking oral contraceptives delay your period?

Doctor's answer:

In your case, if your period has been delayed by two weeks and you have taken emergency contraceptive pills previously, it is possible that you might be pregnant, or it could be due to the contraceptive pills. However, delays in menstruation caused by contraceptive pills usually last around a week, rarely less than two weeks. It is recommended that you buy a pregnancy test kit to check for pregnancy.

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