• Does I-pill affect the period cycle?

Every time I have unprotected sex with my boyfriend, I end up taking an I-pill. This time, my periods are delayed and the pregnancy test showed negative. Can I-pill affect my menstrual cycle?

7 Answers

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Englewood, New Jersey

Yes, the I pill can impact a woman's cycle. It's best to use this as an emergency and not as a means of contraception.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Clovis, CA

In most cases no.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Fremont, California

Normally you should have a period within 2-3 days after you take emergency contraception. If you do not have a period, repeat a pregnancy test in 2 weeks again. If pregnancy test is still negative, there could be other hormonal problems, see your OBGyn to discuss further. Also, if you are taking emergency contraception frequently, it is a good idea to discuss contraception with your OBGyn.
Take care!

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Westlake Village, California

Yes, it can delay your period -please be careful since emergency contraception is only 95% effective, so continue testing for pregnancy if your period does not come. This pill is not designed to be taken every time you have sex, especially if you are regularly active sexually - please be aware it could disturb your cycle and confuse your body if you use it regularly - 1-3 times a year or so is ok - please consider regular birth control which is safer if you need to use it more often then that.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Lanham, MD

Yes, it can, remember whenever you take pills it can affect your hormonal imbalance, so be careful, I will advise you to stay on Ocps to regulate it.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Buffalo, New York

Yes

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Denver, CO

There is no question it will affect the menstrual cycle, typically causing bleeding a few days after taking and shifting the hormonal cycle as well. Using the I-pill as a routine method of birth control is not recommended for a variety of reasons and will not be effective every time. If you are not using a method, even condoms, you should seriously consider using another method and saving the I-pill for emergency situations - like the condom broke.

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