WHY did your emergency contraceptive pills fail?
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- Опубликовано: 6 мар 2020
- WHY did your emergency contraceptive pills fail? What went wrong?
You timed the emergency contraceptive pill just right - as soon as possible after sex.
It wasn't expired and you are pretty sure they were not fake.
So how have you got a missed period and a positive PT now?
Learn two reasons why the common EC pills, Levonorgestrel (Levonelle, Postinor, Post Pill, Postinor 2), or Ullipristal (EllaOne) may NOT work.
First some contraception facts:
FCT #1 - 02.10 -What is Ovulation
FCT #2 - 02.34 - Egg Survival
FCT #3 - 02.43-Sperm Survival
FCT #4 - 03.04 - Timing of Ovulation related to Sexual intercourse
Reason 1 - 04.17 - EC Pills don't work after ovulation
Reason 2 - Further unprotected sex in the same cycle can lead to pregnancy after the 1st pills have been taken.
RUclips Video Link - • WHY did your emergency...
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Thanks for watching! Did this help or clarify? What did you feel? Would this make you think of regular contraception or do anything else different?
Great suggestion!
@@alexaruffin9611 Hello, it's likely you ovulated after taking the pill and since you did not use protection after Dec 24, fell pregnant. That's the problem when not on a regular method - the pill works to delay ovulation but if you have sex again without protection or using another pill later in the cycle you could fall pregnant because that ovulation that was delayed the first time will happen at a later date.
@@AskAwayHealth I know on my period tracker it shows ovulation as Dec 20th whereas some trackers say December 24th but I was always irregular and I don’t think the miscarriage helped. I took the pill same day and then on the 24th had another slip up in which I did not take a pill at all… found out I was pregnant on January 3rd. I’ve always wondered was it due to the pill not working or the slip up afterwards when I took nothing at all.
Last sept.18 i had sexual intercourse with my partner 5 days before my expected period same day i took postinor 2 as ecp and night i take diane 35 now Oct 10 .i dont have my period im normal cycle of 25 could be pregnant?
@MerlynAbendano If its 3 weeks since you took the pill, a pregnancy test should indicate, or if you have early pregnancy symptoms like breast fullness/soreness, nausea and so on.
You hit the nail on the head. You have explained what almost what no body explained. Thanks. Now I know why am pregnant
Glad you found this useful.
Say you find out the day of unprotected sex that She is on ovulating and she took plan b is there any other thing one can do to prevent pregnancy
Is is fantastic that you are covering so many of these difficult topics. Thank you!
I’m glad you found it helpful - thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for such a well explained presentation about this method. I appreciate your sharing this knowledge!
This is a well needed and educational video. Thanks for creating!
You’re welcome - thanks for watching 😊
REALLY important information to know! You are so knowledgeable and explain this very clearly. I have no idea how often it's possible to use an emergency pill - my philosophy has always been to protect yourself in advance....but certainly there are times that doesn't work 100%, right?!
Hi Jessie, thanks for watching and your kind comments. Ideally, the best thing is to use a regular contraceptive so the use of the EC method is only on a rare occasion. Using the EC pills too often can disrupt a woman’s menstrual period. So the EC pill shouldn’t be used on a regular basis at all😊
Thanks as always for sharing such important info for women in your videos, such a great topic that needed to be explained, and it is explained so well!
Hi Dr Shelley, glad to hear and appreciate the support 😊
Thanks for sharing! SUPER important to know exactly how this pill works so it can be used effectively
You’re welcome - very true! thanks for watching.
Very informative
I have learnt a whole lot
Thank you
Thanks, glad you found it useful.
This what I was looking for, thanks
You’re welcome! Glad you found it useful! Please subscribe 🔴 and click the 🔔to get more videos like this and other topics! 😀
Great video and explanation!
Thank you!
thank you! I was looking for this info
Great! I’m pleased it helps.
Wow. Thanks for breaking this down to me. I thought the pill killed the sperm🤦🏽♀️. I’m grateful for your education.
Hi! Thanks for watching and you are welcome😊. Some other forms of contraception could impair the way sperm move like the Copper coil so they prevent the sperm from meeting the eggs. But ovulation delay is the principal method the EC pills work.
I took plan b on day 9 of my cycle but I started to bleed a week after taking plan b, it lasted for 4 days and it was quite heavy but I wasn’t supposed to start my period 3 weeks later . What could this mean ? And my cycle usually last 30-34 days
Hi Judy,
Thanks for writing in.
Given that your ovulation is roughly about day 15-18, you took the pill in good enough time to work.
The bleeding you have is likely a side effect from the pill - it can bring your period forward, delay it or cause a short period of bleeding that is not pregnancy related.
You may have a bleed around your next period, a bit early or later.
Please do a Pregnancy test if it’s delayed longer than 1 week.
Cheers
What if your menstral cycle has Been regular but due to change of environment you skip a month and have a new date,could I still use the emergency pill the day after my period is done because am unsure?
Very helpful ,thanks
You’re welcome and so glad you found it so!
Is it possible for one to use Lydia 72 three times a month
Hello I have a question I had unprotected sex on 8 day of my cycle just one day after my period finished I took plan b after 10 hours ( my cycle is 28 to 29 ) if the pill will work? I spot after 5 days taking the pills less long time 3 to 4 days was not little brown discharge with a little blood after 4 days I had for 2 more days a little brown spot if this is normal if the pill works?
Hi how are you I have a question on postinor2 if taken immediately after sex can it work effectively?
I have a question. Why does Plan B not thin the uterine lining? Doesn’t regular levonorgestrel birth control (the pill) keep the uterine lining thin as well as preventing ovulation?
Hi - according to studies, the effect of Plan B in thinning the womb lining as a synthetic progesterone is not significant; pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22018122/ is one example. In this small study, some women taking the ec pill after ovulation or on the day of ovulation fell pregnant. In the group who used it before ovulation, none fell pregnant. Any effect on the womb lining it may have, is therefore not considered significant/ reliable. Thanks
Girlfriend took plan b less than an hour after we had unprotected sex and her ovulation day is 4 days away how well will it work
So I do not know if this has happened to anyone before but I took the pills days leading to my periods and they were three days late but I eventually got them..what changed is that I felt ovulation pain and my leg started to tingle is that normal?
Hi KM, can't say if its normal or not without getting more details about your medical background - you can schedule a one to one chat here to check it out - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments
Hello doctor, I took the plan b an hour after the incident and while my period was late for 2 days( I have irregular period so it was fine) and I was on low chance of getting pregnant days. I started bleeding an hour later after the pill and the next day I got my late period, fast forward it’s been one month and I should have period tomorrow but I’m experiencing for 3days already small small cramping and tender boobs, does that mean that pill worked,I’m not pregnant and just having PMS symptoms,pls help :(
Hi, the best way to tell if it’s worked is with a pregnancy test; you can’t really tell using the presence or absence of symptoms like bleeding or cramps. Thanks
If one is currently ovulating and you take the plan b pill will if help at to prevent pregnancy at all or will it have no effect?
Hi Cel, thanks for asking.
From BEST to WORST, these are the options I will recommend for emergency contraception if you are currently ovulating:
1. Copper Coil (Copper IUD)
2. Ulipristal acetate or Ella One (watch my video here - ruclips.net/video/fB6g98_TCjE/видео.html)
3. Plan B (or Postinor or Post Pill or Take Action)
4. DOING NOTHING (though should never be an option if you want to prevent pregnancy)
To answer your question, taking plan B may help *a little* but it's less reliable while you are ovulating or after ovulation. It may have a small effect by making the discharge in the vagina thicker so the sperm cannot meet the egg - but this is not thought to be super effective compared to delaying ovulation. Hope this helps.
Please I took mine the day I finished my period
After using it
I started bleeding the next day
Please what’s wrong
After taking this pill do you suppose to have brown discharge with your spotting for 3 days ?
Hi - yes it is possible to get a small amount of brown discharge as the effect from taking the pill hormone.
Common side effect is menstrual cycle irregularity which should not last for a long period. If it’s a heavy discharge or bleeding, pain or other severe symptom, a pregnancy test should be done, too.
So I have been researching a lot, why do some say that the emergency contraceptive pill also stops implantation? So even if there has been fertilisation, it won't take because ot can't implant.
Hi Michelle, the EC pills work in different ways - mainly delaying ovulation.
But they can also affect sperm travel (preventing fertilisation); and act on the womb lining (affecting implantation). Some experts feel these last two actions of the pill are to a lesser degree than the first.
Hi I'm not very clear what hapends with the egg that should get on the fallopian tubes, it will be released few days later or just dasnt get released fir that month at all,
Hello, If a woman is ovulating normally; each month she releases an egg from one ovary. The egg enters the fallopian tube and then is guided into the main body of the womb. The egg generally survives for 24 , sometimes 48 hours at most after release. If there is no sex, then the egg dies and with the rest of the nner womb lining is shed as menstrual blood in the period. Thnanks
Execuse me, thanks before for the video, you delivered it so well. Can I ask, if i had use the hormonal emergency contracepctive (12 hour after, and the sexual intercourse occurs 11 days after the first day of the last menstruation). But the sign of ovulated happened to me like slightly stomach cramps then headache then white mucus then breast pain. If I used IUD before 5 days, can it stop the fertilization and implantation of pregnancy? And is there still a chance of pregnancy?
Hi Gaje
If you use the IUD before 5 days then it can prevent fertilisation/ implantation, yes.
It’s very effective but of course not 100%, so a very small chance pregnancy can still happen.
Thanks for your kind comment!
I took it and spotting for 2 days with light bleed a week before my period but it wasn’t a normal bleed . Normal Period was supposed to come 5 days ago . Test ?
Hello Nani,
It's quite reasonable to start to think of doing a PT - usually we recommend you do one after taking the emergency pill if the period is delayed by 7 days. Go ahead and take one if its 3 weeks since unprotected sex, but even if it's negative you may have to repeat it in another 5-7 days. Regards.
Is now. 9 weeks since my wife took the morning after pill with Sprite drink....since then she hasn't had periods, what could be the issue
Hi Churchill
The first thing I’ll do is confirm she is not pregnant with a reliable pregnancy test.
It is not common for the pill to delay the period for this length of time.
And if she’s definitely not pregnant then to speak further with her doctor or contact us on info@askawayhealth.org to explore other issues in her medical background that may explain the reason.
Thanks.
My menstrual cycle is 30 days. I had a menstrual period 5 January, I had sex on 13 January and then I mistakenly counted my dangerous days, 14 January I swallowed emergingor pills so I will be able to get my days back on 4th February but so far it is 8th February and I have not menstruated and I do not see any symptoms. Let me know if I have a problem or is it normal?
Were you got period? Same thing happen to me right now
Hello 👋🏽 question: Is is necessary to take the morning after pill on my first fertile day? I don’t ovulate until 5 more days. But when I checked my calendar it says today is fertile day 1...
Hey Whitney, great question. Yes, you should take the pill - theoretically you can get pregnant ANY time during your cycle but it’s more likely during the fertile days. It’s not just enough to cover the day(s) of ovulation. You need to consider that after sex, sperm are alive in the womb from 5-7 days which ‘could’ mean there are healthy sperm waiting to meet the egg when you do ovulate. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 😊
@@AskAwayHealth Yes .... wow... you answered my question and you explained it so well. Thank you soooo much 🥰🥰
You’re welcome 😊
@@AskAwayHealth hello ok so I have another question... I took Plan B after having sexual intercourse on my first fertile day of my cycle, then 5 days later I had unprotected sex on my actually ovulation day (twice in a row) and I took another plan B the day after. It is one week after ovulation and for two days I had spotting, brown blood lasting only 2 days and it’s the third day and the spotting stopped. My period wasn’t due for another week. Should I count these two days as a period that is altered by the pill or should I be worried about pregnancy, could this had been implantation bleeding ?🤭
@@mia.primavera hi it was a period although it looked irregular and I believe the reason for that was because of the morning after pill. But I was not pregnant and after about 2 days of dark spotting my flow became regular. ☺️
I have a question " i had and encounter with precum a very brief encounter the next day i took levernongestrel and this Morning i woke to blood on my underwear but then the flow was minimal
Does it mean i am pregnant "?
Hey, thank you for this video.
So me and my girlfriend's condom failed and it was one day after her period finished which means 9 days before ovulation, I was very worried and I gave her the pill just an hour or two after the accident, do you think I need to worry much?
Hi Thank you for watching😊.
It was the right way to take the pill (soon after unprotected sex); and the pill’s best method is most likely to work as well: to delay ovulation.
I think the chances are good that it’s worked, so I hope you both can worry less.
Cheers!
Has she gotten her period ?
@@judygonzalez2447 Yes
Hi doctor! If I took the plan b pill 4 days before my expected period is it still as affective?
Hi Guadalupe, yes if you take it as soon as possible after sex then you should be protected. You are unlikely to have ovulated about then. The less safe days are from after your period and up towards ovulation for most women, but better to keep safe at any time. Cheers
hi , i had to take the pill one day after my period was over , which is 2 days before my fertile window & 6 days before ovulation . i should be okay right ? i had sex around 2 am & took the pill around 9:45 am
Hello Tanika, yes that sounds right. The pill should work as expected - just keep an eye out for your next period and do a test if it seems lighter than usual or delayed by more than 7 days.
Best wishes
Hello! I took a plan b pill the following day after unprotected sex (during my fertile window) and have been experiencing cramps. It been 4 days since I took the pill. Does it mean the pill is working?
Hi Iris, thanks for your question.
If you took the pill before ovulation, then it’s most likely working whether or not you were getting any cramps. Some women do have cramps after the pill while others don’t. If you do have any concerns, please do a pregnancy test about 2-3 weeks after unprotected sex.
Best wishes.
hey girl! did it work?
Hey , Iris did it work?
Is the chances of it working very low at the 20-28 day range?
Hello, I think you are referring to the cycle length, with a regular 28 day cycle, we may be able to estimate ovulation, which helps. The chances of the pill working are less if its taken after ovulation. Thanks
If a female had her period after unprotected sex and she took the pill right after is there any chance she can be pregnant?
Hey I’m worried I had unprotected intercourses with my girl and when I was pulling out I came a little in her when exiting but some still got in there. I gave her the emergency pill probably an hour after it happened but I’m afraid she was ovulating. ( I’m a overthinker) anyways she told me that she starts her period in a week or two which is typical I think when a female is fertile, but I’m just stressed cause I have to wait to see what happens. What should I do?
Hi Matthew, thanks for watching the video and your question - I understand the worry.
Unfortunately, there’s little you can do except wait for her next period.
You/she did the right thing by having the EC pill as soon as possible after Sex. If she’d taken it before ovulation, there’s a much better chance that it’s worked.
While the day of ovulation could be estimated for some ladies, the exact timing is not possible for now.
Please be on the look out for her period, and if it’s later than 7 days or doesn’t feel like her usual period, she should have a pregnancy test done.
Best wishes.
Please any update?
So me and my gf had sex 5 days before she ovulated. She took the plan b pill about 16 hours later. Is the pill going to work or am I screwed??
My ovulation day was approximately on December 14, and my boyfriend and I had sex on December 21 and I took Plan B about 45 minutes after. My period is supposed to start on December 28. Can the pill still be taking effect with this information?
Hey, how did it turn out? I’m in a similar situation.
I took the plan B pill but we had sex an hour after taking it. One week later, i had my period. And 3 weeks later, im having pregnancy symptoms: nosea and breast tenderness. Is it possible that im pregnant?! According to my last period my next period is due one week from now
Hello Hope, thanks for watching, if you had sex 3 weeks ago, no need to wonder/guess - do a pregnancy test now as it should give a result of whether or not you are pregnant. If it’s negative but you still have the symptoms, repeat the test in 1 week. Best wishes.
are you pregnant
I took ellaone today (5 days after) so how effective will that be? Also last Monday had intercourse and took the pill 3 hours after then the next 3 days didn’t take a pill then had unprotected sex on the Friday.
Hi Jojo Brown, thanks for watching. If you've not ovulated yet then the Ellaone allows you up to 5 days after sex to give you protection (see more in this video - ruclips.net/video/fB6g98_TCjE/видео.html). The other pill which you took 3 hours after sex also works better taken before ovulation. After ovulation, they can still work but to a less degree. I would advise that taking the EC pill (Ellaone or any other) more than once a month can disrupt your menstrual cycle; making your periods irregular, so perhaps you would consider getting a regular contraceptive method to avoid this. Best wishes.
Will plan b work 1 day before ovulation I didn’t have sex the day before ovulation but I’m taking the pill 1 day before ovulation …will it work ?
Hi doc, me and my man had sex last april 28 just 2 days after her period, then we had unprotected sex but did not ejaculated whatsoever. My expected ovulation is around may5-7 around that day. He took yuzpe method, where supposedly one must take 4 pills for 2 doses 12 hours apart. But only take 4-3. Then a week after that around may 2, i bleed for around 3 days. Am i safe. Or not
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Question I had unprotected intercourse on Saturday 12:30pm and took the pill Monday 9:47 am and my ovulation day was predicted the Wednesday I am I safe and it took postinor 2 ?
Taken before ovulation, and within 72 hours of sex, the pill should provide protection. Always do a pregnancy test if your period is delayed - no EC pill gives you 100% guarantees.
I had unprotected sex March 7th 2022 around 10pm-11pm woke up from a nap around 4:30pm to go to the restroom and I see bleeding its light pink this is on March 8th, 2022 I took the pill around 5:20pm could it be to late ? And I’m not sure if it’s my period or not
Hi doc what if I had sex and took the post pills after sex then had sex like 4 time few hours later and I then took post pills again will the pills still work and delay my ovulation for a long time
Please I will appreciate if you reply me
is plan be still as effective if i take it a few days before my period? or since ovulation already happened it’s still not as effective?
Hi Isabella,
A few days before your period, ovulation has already happened, yes.
The best chance of the pill working is in the the days before ovulation.
However, if you have unprotected sex a few days before your period, do still use the plan B.
Sometimes our estimation of ovulation day may be off by one or two days, or your cycle may be shorter/longer meaning that your egg may still be around when you have sex.
To a much lesser extent, the pill may work by preventing fertilisation/implantation - so this is another reason to still take it if that is what you have available.
In that sense, I would recommend that you still take it even if you believe ovulation has already happened unless you have access to a more effective method like the Copper coil. The coil will work within 5 days of having sex and after ovulation.
Thanks, please watch these and let me know if they also answer your questions
ruclips.net/video/ReB9U4k3Wyk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/_ETMM18KTj8/видео.html
I took plan b the day of ovulation. Is it effective?
Hey doc , my period came on the 13 th July till 18 th. Then I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend for next two days and we took the pill. It's been 29 days since after taking the pill and there is sign of periods and we took couple of pregnancy test , it was negative. Period is late now and test results are negative. So what does it say doctor? I am a bit tensed and worried because my normal circle is 28-33 days, there was spotted on the first day after pill and bleeding was here on 10 th day after pill . I Hope we will hear from you soon. Thanks 🙏
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Thanks for reaching out.
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Great video and very informative ❣️
Happy to hear - thanks for watching
I used one of these some times Back and didn’t get my period for about a month and half ... that was about six month ago ... but I wasn’t pregnant ... please can you explain why ? 🙏🏾
Hi Pamela,
Thanks for watching!
Yes I’m working on a video for just this subject as I do get a few questions and comments about it.
It should be available soon - please subscribe and click the bell so you see when I release it.
Thanks!
Okay 🙏🏾
May I know does this pill help if intercourse happen during ovulation, even if taking the ESCAPELLE pills 40 hours after sex? What are the chances, thank you
Hello,
The pills best chance to work is when taken as soon as possible after Sex - and before ovulation has happened.
After ovulation, there are other less effective ways it may work so the risk of pregnancy is higher but much better than doing nothing.
Thanks
Thank you so much for the information! I am really worried right now because I had protected sex but the condom broke, two hours later we went to the drug store and got the after day pill so I took it. The problem is that the app that I use to track my period said that I was on my fertile window so i don’t know if the pill worked, i don’t have any symptoms.
Three days after the incident I started birth control pills and now my period is not here because it is supposed to come when I finish the full package of pills, so i trully don’t know if I don’t have my menstruation because i am pregnant or because i have to wait till i finish the pill’s package.
What happened
What happend please tell🙏🙏
Hey.. I was ovulate Thursday and the condom broke that Saturday early 6am that morning and I took a plan B the next day around 3pm my period came on the same time it was supposed to come on last Thursday and it still on should I be worried that i'm pregnant.. I think it implantation bleeding.. Should I take a pregnancy test?
Hello Wykeshia, having implantation bleeding so soon after ovulation on Thursday seems very unlikely.
Taking the pill as soon as possible after Sex is ALWAYS a good thing.
The earliest your test will show is after 3 weeks from taking the pill.
So the bleeding may be an effect of the pill. But if you are worried you may have been pregnant before taking the pill then please go ahead and test.
This video may help too ruclips.net/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/видео.html
Update?
Hey doc. Really informative video, thanks. My question is, if this pill is taken right after protected intercourse, while ovulating, does it fail or work? Can these be taken while ovulating or will it not work? Please answer
Hi, the best thing is that you used protection - I presume that means a condom?
That helps reduce pregnancy risk. Taking the pill on ovulation day is a bit tricky as you don’t know *when* a woman ovulates - and these are estimates for ovulation day anyway.
So they might work if taken before ovulation happens but there’s no way to tell.
Taking the pill on ovulation day carries that risk.
That’s why I think using protection as an extra cover should help in your case.
Best wishes and thanks for watching.
Hi what's your result?
Did you get pregnant? Please tell🙏
If sexual intercoarse happens twice within 24hrs. is 1 i-pill enough to avoid pregnancy?
Hello Sounak, the instructions for the Ipill are that's it's taken after every time you have sex. We don't advise using this more than once per cycle as it is ’emergency’ pill. You should get a regular form of birth control so you don't have to use it all the time. Thanks for your interest.
My girl saw her last period on 24th of last month and had sex on 28th and took the the pills on 29th
Then on 9th of this month she had bleeding for 3days
Is she pregnant or will her period change
Hey doc,what If drank the emergency contraceptive 2nd day after my periods?have I ovulated or not doc and 6 to7 days later i started bleeding(not heavily not little just in middle) but it only happened for like a day(revoke-1.5 ,levonorgestrel tablet) and I drank it in 12 hours after intercourse
Hello Hilaria, there’s a good chance the pill worked if you took it 12 hours after Sex. The risk of pregnancy is not very high soon after your period.
Most likely the bleeding you had is a side effect of the pill.
I’m sure you will find this other video helpful - ruclips.net/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/видео.html
Watch for your next period coming on time but if it’s more than 1 week late please do a pregnancy test. Best wishes!
Thank you for this! 🤍
Question: Sexual activity happened during the 5th day of her period (March 14 3pm, last day, drops of bleeding), She took Plan B after 35 hrs (March 15 11pm) since intercourse. Is there a chance that she ovulated right after her period? When is it valid to check for pregnancy test?
Hi, thanks for watching.
Usually, ovulation doesn’t happen just after a period - there are a few days of hormone action till another egg is released.
Generally if she has a regular period, the first day of the period is day 1; while ovulation *could* happen day 14. All approximation.
Your lady took Plan B in good time and before ovulation so I think it’s most likely worked.
Best time to do the PT is about 3 weeks after Sex - some very sensitive tests could be positive from 2 weeks but by week 3 all should give you an indication.
Hope that clarifies - and thanks for watching.
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Kindly assist I took postinor twice in one cycle ..7 days apart...what are the long term/short term effects
Hi, I’m 19 years old. I suspected unprotected intercourse on 21st June and took the i-pill within 24 hours of it. On 23rd June the condom split on us and I immediately took the another pill again. I last had my last period from 25 May to 29 May, with the fertile window being June6-June11 i guess. Please guide me as how am I to proceed with the current situation. I am scared and do not want to get pregnant. It would be a great help. Thank you.
After taking the pill I have been having more than usual white discharge and stomach cramps and fever. Mild diarrhoea has also occurred.
Hi, having intercourse outside the FW, pregnancy risk is lower. Taking the pill correctly helps too. I'd suggest you wait to see what happens and do a test if the period is delayed over 7 days. Cheers
Were you pregnant?
Hi doc
If I had sex during fertile windows and immediately after sex then I took the contraceptive pills is it possible for me to get pregnant and that happens two days before ovulation
Did u get pregnant
I am bleeding feels like my period after taking the plan b last week… so I don’t know if I should worry or not I took the pregnancy test this morning but it came back negative today it makes 12 days since that happened … I supposed to have my period this week but I think is too early to have my period right now .
Hi, you can watch my video here about the effects of the pill - ruclips.net/video/UurBf7X5CEk/видео.html
If you still have Qs then you’re welcome to arrange a chat with me here - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/
Thank you!
Question Ok so if im ovulating on the 20th and i took a plan b pill on the 16th do u know if it would work our not
Hello Ricky, taking the emergency pill before ovulation is recommended as that's when it's most likely to work. The other consideration is - did you take it as soon as possible after sex? For plan B, the sooner you take it after sex, the more likely it will work - and it's least effective by the third day after sex. Best Wishes.
I think she took it the second day
My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex 3 days to her period and I got her the postpil and it's been 3 days since her period was to be due is this normal?
Hi Cal, yes the pill can delay the period so this may be the pill effect. She needs to watch her cycle for the next few days/weeks - it may also cause unexpected bleeding. Cheers
Does that mean if someone has taken a morning after pill before having the period will eventually delay the period completely?
The MAP only delays ovulation for a short time. Its most effective before you ovulate.
You will ovulate when its effects wear off.
My fertile window this week was the 20-25 and the 23rd is when I actually ovulate I had sex on the 22nd and took the plan b on the 23rd. I have very light brownish bleeding what could this mean? My ovaries are like hurting every time I cough my back hurts. Please help.
Please updated what happened??
Please what if you took it a day after your period. Can you still be pregggg
Hi Dr
Thanks for this insightful message. I had unprotected sex a day or two after ovulation date, will the pill work? I’ve taken it and I’m feeling cramps.
Hello, thanks for asking - I’ve got info on how to know if the pill works here - ruclips.net/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/видео.html - I think it will help.
Best wishes
Can you still get pregnant if u ovulated 3 days before unprotected sex and taking the plan B right away
Hi, yes you can.
Taking Plan B AFTER ovulation makes it less likely to work.
So the pill is unlikely to help.
However, if you’ve already ovulated 3 days before sex; the egg may have died already by the time your partner’s sperm arrive in the womb.
Our eggs survive 24-48 hrs after ovulation.
If that’s the case you won’t get pregnant but it’s not because of the pill.
Hope this helps.
First of all thanks for the video so my question is ,,is there any problem To take twice pills in one months explain plz!!?
Thanks - you can take the pill twice in a month if you cannot help it; so far as we know it causes no serious harm.
We don’t recommend it though as it can make the periods irregular for the following months.
Mom please I took the contraceptive pill in the evening and had sex the next morning but my partner didn’t release in me.Can I by anyway get pregnant?
I would like to ask question and I hope I’ll get an answer 🙏🏼
We had sex during my menstruation (4th day) then I took EllaOne. It said it should be taken within 72 hrs., but I took it 4 days after the said sexual intercourse. Then something happens again to us 1 day after I took EllaOne. What will be the chance that I get pregnant?
Now I’m paranoid whether I’m going to be pregnant or not.
Hi MisakiMei, I really can't say whether you will be pregnant or not. With EllaOne (Ulipristal), you do have up to
5 days for protection as long as you take it before ovulation. It looks like this is what you did, so I think there's a good chance the pill should work. I don't know what you mean by 'something happen again 1 day after you took Ella One'. Here's a link to my EllaOne video which tells you more about how it works - ruclips.net/video/fB6g98_TCjE/видео.html . Here's also a video on the chances of getting pregnant with period sex which can be useful too - ruclips.net/video/beJ9WBs345U/видео.html Best Wishes.
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Yes. Just for clarification, we did have unprotected sex again a day after I took the EllaOne.
Unprotected sex happened twice: 4th day of period and a day after taking EllaOne (2 days after period)
Thank you so much for your information. You did explain clearly on how EllaOne works and I also checked the link you provided and it made me understand things clearer than searching in Google. I subscribed immediately after you posted the link. I have learned my lesson. Once I have my period I’ll start taking contraceptive pills (Yasmin) to avoid unexpected pregnancy. Thank you so much! ❤️
I'm glad it's been helpful and thank you for subscribing! Have a great day😀👌
I took my lydia 5 days before evolution and I had some sport bleeding ....1 week now no period....any help
You should take the pregnancy test, and repeat it after 1 week.
Pls try not to worry so much.
Hello madam, please I'm confused, i have a regular cycle, saw my period on the 14th which is usually 3days, and had sex on the 23rd of same month, took a contraceptive pill and still got pregnant, does it mean i ovulated already on day 9 of my cycle.
Thanks for your question, but I will need some more information to amswer - here's the link to use to contact me - askawayhealth.org/email-service/
Can one take contraceptive pills on the day of ovulation and will it work?
Hi Henrietta, sorry for the delay in response. It's still better to take the pill than not to to do so on the day of ovulation. It still has a chance to work because you don't really know when on the day ovulation will happen. If your pill gets absorbed into your blood in enough time to act before the egg is released, there is a good chance it will delay the process and work. If it doesn't, there are other ways the pill might still work - 1, it could prevent the sperm meeting with the egg or 2, it could change the womb tissue and prevent the egg from implanting. But these two methods are not as effective as delaying ovulation. So I can't tell you IF it will work, because we don't know the exact time period when the egg release will happen on the day of ovulation. These are some of the issues that could make the pill fail. Your better option is to use a regular pill or the emergency coil which can be used 5 days after sex for protection.
I took the aftera pill the day after we had sex and my lh showed I hit my peak two days later, Did I take the pill in time and will the pill stop you from getting a peak reading on an opk?
If you take the progesterone pill before the LH surge/rise, it will halt ovulation temporarily.
LH surge typically begins roughly 24-36 hours before ovulation, sounds like the surge already started by time you took the pill.
Cheers
Hello Dr. I had sex on the 20th and took ecp on the 21st and my estimated ovulation day was 22nd and on that day too I had sex without taking ecp hopeful that I am covered with the earlier ecp I took. On 27th I started spotting/bleeding and my estimated period is 11days time. What could possibly be the cause. I will really appreciate your swift response. Thank You
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I had unprotected 2 days before ovulation and took plan b 1 day before ovulation. Could I still fall pregnant? I took plan b about 2 months ago and it started my period 3 days later. I am now 7 days out from taking it and no period yet.
Update for all those in the same situation I am pregnant plan b failed
Hi Stephany, there’s a good chance the pill will work as you took it in the 72 hour window after Sex.
Yes, it does work *best* taken 2-3 days before ovulation day but I would still say the chances are good.
The pill can affect your period differently from the first time you took it.
Yes it may bring forward your period or you may have spotting.
Please keep do a test if there is still no bleeding 7 days after your period was due.
Thanks
Hello good morning Dr.
After having unprotected sex, I took Emergency Contraceptive pill within 24 hrs and my period came too early this month.
So is it good for me?
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Wat abt if the she doesn’t 28 days period
Hi, I took the pill once day after my fertile window. it said my fertile window was predicted Dec 1-6th. my last period started on November 22nd am i going to get pregnant? he fully dropped a load in me
Hey Alecs, this information is based on the pills with levonorgestrel like Take Action, Plan B, Levonelle, Postinor etc.
So, the emergency pill works best if you take it straight away after Sex and for most of them, if it’s taken before you ovulate (before your fertile window). After ovulation, they could still work to slow the sperm down making it hard for them to travel in your womb to the egg. It might work and prevent you from getting pregnant.
Do a pregnancy test if your next period is light or delayed.
And don’t forget to check in with your provider to see a regular method that might suit you and save worry and hassle. All the best!
Hey Alecs, any update? Did it work?
Ma'am last month I took ipill and I had my second period again on the same month which lasted for 1day.. but in this month my date was on 17th November but it's delaying it's been 5days ... What to do now? Pls reply me it's urgent 🙏 should I go for a pregnancy test??
Hello - Yes.
The pill can delay your period, but please go for a pregnancy test to check first.
Thanks
Thanks 😊
How much days will it delay and how many months will it take to have regular periods again???
Thanks for sharing . I took the pill a day before my ovulation and after six days I saw my periods and after 5days it stopped, and started again on the actual day it was suppose come it's now 5days still menstuation . Is it normal or I should worry about it.
Hi Constance
Thanks for watching
The irregular bleeding is most likely from a side effect of the pill.
It can cause a separate bleeding episode that could be spotting or heavier and look like a period.
It can also cause your usual period to be delayed.
So please don’t worry.
I think the pill has worked, but you are still experiencing some side effects.
If you haven’t done so, you should carry out a pregnancy test; once this is negative you’ll be quite certain the irregular bleeding is due to the effect from the pill and will settle down.
Cheers
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You’re welcome
Wish you a great week. 😊
Update?
I’m extremely scared . My bf and I had unprotected sex the first day of my fertile window . He did not ejaculate at all. I took a plan b about 8 hours later . My tracker says I don’t ovulate until the 16th . We had sex on the 12th. I’m really concerned and scared . I didn’t know I was fertile . The same day I took the plan b I have cramps and a headache. I really hope it worked . I’m freaking out 😞
Hi there - I'm sorry you feel scared. Keeping track of your ovulation is good. If you took plan B after sex as on the pill instructions - and - before ovulation, then it's a good chance that it's worked. Keep an eye on on the next period; and do a pregnancy test if it's light or later. Have you thought of which regular method of contraception you wish to use going forward?
We’re you pregnant?
what will happen if i took the second postinor 2 pill before 12 hours will it work
Hello, the most important thing is having the pill as soon as possible after Sex AND before you ovulated. Taking the 2nd pill earlier is better than taking it more than 12 hours if you are unable to stick to the recommended routine.
Cheers
Please how would I know that am ovulating cause I took contraceptive pills two days ago
Hi there Chinaza! Great question and thanks for watching. There are some signs that a woman is ovulating but many women do not actually feel them and so cannot tell when they are ovulating. Some women use an app to monitor these signs and that gives only a guide, while others use ovulation kits or ovulation tests to predict. Most of these kits use urine to check the hormone level, while others use saliva. In any case, These are the signs some women may get: higher body temperature, tender breasts, or pain in the abdomen/tummy. Some notice that their vaginal discharge around ovulation is different too and they may feel more like having sex. But are these reliable if you are trying to prevent pregnancy ? If you are trying to get pregnant it could help to know when you are fertile, but relying on this to avoid pregnancy is NOT recommended. Please let me know if you need advise on regular contraception here or mail info@askawayhealth.org
Hello ma’am my wife take postinor-2, 1st tablet after 10 hrs of intercourse and take second tablets 24 hrs after the 1st tablet it will work or not?? Second tablet was taken 24 hrs after 1st tablet please reply me 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hi Prem, for postinor 2, the second tablet should be taken 12 hours after the first. May I know why it was delayed by 24 hours? This makes it less likely to work. I hope to hear from you. Thanks
@@AskAwayHealth it will not work ma’am ???
Thank you soooo much 🥰🥰🥰
You’re welcome 😊
I have a question.
My last period was on September 9th.
Sexual activity happened on 25th of September, and I took the Morning After Pill on 26th.
Next sexual activity happened on the 30th. And everyday after that without protection.
I took a PT on 8th October, and it was positive.
I went to the doctor on 13th October, and they could see that I was 2 weeks pregnant on scan.
The question is: When did I get pregnant, and who is the father. The first one or the last?
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@@AskAwayHealth hey I have a question I had unprotected sex 12th feb which was my ovulation day and I took the pill on the 14th February..
Did you ever find out?
I am really confuse I started menstruating November 5 & have sex on Nov-12 in the morning By 3:30PM I took lydia post pill by Dec 19 I noticed that I was pregnant. How that is possible I am confused.
I took unwanted 72 2nd day at night and i had periods on morning and i felt nausea after 3weeks of taking pill and i think that it was my ovulation day and my period is 1week late what do i do mam?can ovulation still happen 3days before period? And will the pill work more if it is not ejaculated
Hi Christina
Nausea is quite a common side effect soon after the pill - since this is 3 weeks after have you done a pregnancy test?
@@AskAwayHealth no i have not done it yet
Please take a pregnsncy test since the period is late. If negative then we nay consider other cause like a side effect of the pill. Thank you
Please can l ask that if the pill is taking after 12 hours time within that 72 hours is it good
Thats the recommendation 👌🏾
I actually have an irregular period cycle so I can’t actually tell whether I was ovulating or not but I took the pills the next morning before I even brushed my teeth 😅but I have missed my period for three days now and I have a negative on the pregnancy test kit so is it because of the pills that I have missed my period 😢😢pls 🙏
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I had unprotected sex on Saturday n took the pill Sunday evening n my boobs were paining untill today Wednesday,I don't really have a specific date for my pees It changes every month,I had my pees this month on the 7th may it lasted up to the 11th that's 5days,I didn't feel any signs of ovulation untill the day after the pill was taken,,,,,so i don't know if I took the pill before ovulation or not,I'm confused, could I be pregnant?
Hello Peggy thanks for watching and writing in.
I appreciate your dilemma and in this case it’s really tricky to estimate when you ovulate.
The best is doing what you have - take the pill as soon as possible after Sex. That gives the highest chance it’s worked.
Then do a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after unprotected sex - there’s really no other way to tell if you are pregnant or not.
Wish you the best!
Update
Ma pls i saw my period on 18th of this month which ended on 21t The same month
Then i had sex on 23rd the same month and i took p2 3 hours after sex that day will i still get pregnant
Helloo doctor I herd sex date3 and 4 evening i take a pill and I take it without water and now am filling stomach paining can it be ampregnant please help
What if you had unprotected sex in ur 4th day of ur ovulation and u take pills at the same day........ will you get pregnant