Patient's question:
Three days after the menstrual period, we had sex. On the fourth day, I took a birth control pill. From the eighth to the tenth day, there was some spotting. It has been 34 days now, and my period hasn't come. Could I be pregnant? Up to now, there have been no signs or symptoms of my period coming. If it's delayed, how much could it be delayed, and when could it possibly come?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, you experienced spotting from the 8th to 10th day after taking the emergency contraceptive pill. This indicates a withdrawal bleed caused by the medication, especially if the amount of blood is similar to a normal menstrual flow. In most cases, this suggests successful breastfeeding. Taking emergency contraception can most easily disrupt the menstrual cycle. Don't panic—just as long as you haven't had intercourse after the spotting, there's no need to worry. You can focus on careful observation, as it may be delayed by about a week.