Patient's question:
The day before her period, she had sex for the first time and then took birth control pills. Her period was delayed by 6 days. Will she get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
If your menstrual cycle is regular and you usually have your period around the same time each month, then the day before your period has already passed, and you are not in your fertile window. Intercourse will not lead to pregnancy. Taking emergency contraception afterward is not recommended because it contains progestin, which may cause your period to be delayed when taken in the later phase of your cycle. Currently, a delay of six days is not considered pregnancy. It is likely a side effect of the emergency contraception. It is recommended to wait and see for a few more days, as your period should arrive soon. For future sexual activity, it is best to use condoms, especially while breastfeeding. Use them consistently and correctly. Emergency contraception is still a hormone-based medication and has potential side effects, so it should not be used as a regular form of birth control.