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i had unprotected sex on the same day my periods were due but he did not ejaculate in me and i took ecp 56 hours later..my periods are10 days late...what are my chances of getting pregnant?

By March 24, 2015 - 3:36pm
 
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I had unprotected sex on feb 2 nd took an ecp within 24hrs of time and had my periods 11 to 15 days after that but as it was not as heavy as usual i took a home pregnancy test to be on a safer side almost 40 days after unprotected sex that is on 13 march the result turned out negative.. my periods for this month were due around 13 to 16 of march..but i had unprotected sex on 16th of march but he did not ejaculate in me and i took an ecp (idoz 72) 56 hours later cz my periods had not started by then and still have not which means i am 10 days late...nd i wld also like to mention that i have thyroid and i am on thyroid medication thyronorm 75 mcg...my periods are not always regular they vary from 30 to 35 days of cycle... i would like to know what are my chances of getting pregnant with precm? And how soon can i take a blood pregnancy test and a home pregnancy test for accurate results?? I've been stressed alott cz of my missed periods plss help...
Please respond as soon as possible...

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Hello neilin,

Welcome to EmpowHER and thank for seeking our help with your concern about possibly being pregnant.

The bleeding that started 11 days after taking an emergency contraceptive was breakthrough or withdrawal bleeding, which means bleeding between periods. It showed the pill was effective in preventing pregnancy.

You should never take an emergency contraceptive as close as you did. The high dose of synthetic hormones in the pill seriously upset the normal hormonal balance that regulates your menstrual cycle.

All things considered, a history of hypothyroidism and irregular menstrual cycles, along with taking an emergency contraceptive two months in a row and stressing out, you need to consult your primary care physician, who can order blood tests to check your hormone levels.

Neilin, I urge you to speak with a gynecologist and to start using some form of birth control. Emergency contraceptives are not to be relied on as birth control.

Regards,
Maryann

March 24, 2015 - 4:11pm
(reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

Hie maryann
thanks for ur response...but can u plss tell me what are the chances of me being pregnant?are my periods delayed cz of ecp or am i pregnant?as i have mentioned earlier the second tym when i had unprotected sex and he did not ejaculate in me i took an ecp 56 hours later(i was on an antibiotic at that tym)and in feb when i had my periods 11 days after taking ecp wer my monthly periods i guess as they were due around that tym...i just want to know that wheather i am pregnant or not...nd how soon can i take a blood pregnancy test? And also home pregnancy test??

March 24, 2015 - 10:35pm
Guide (reply to neilin)

Hello neilin,

The only way to know if you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test.

If you do not have any vaginal bleeding within three weeks of taking the last dose of the emergency contraceptive (around March 18), then take a home pregnancy test. Test in the morning with the first urine of the day.

Otherwise, contact your physician, report what has happened since February, and ask if you should have a blood pregnancy test done.

Regards,
Maryann

March 25, 2015 - 8:50am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

Thanks maryann... got my periods today :)

March 26, 2015 - 2:49pm
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

That's great!

Maryann

March 26, 2015 - 4:34pm
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