Hello doctor, My fiancee and I had unprotected sex on the fifth and 15th day of her menstrual cycle. On the 15th day, she was on top, and I ejaculated. Later we took a bath, and after 20 to 22 hours, she took an I-pill. We later had protected intercourse, before and after this unprotected act too. Her periods was due within the next seven days, but she missed it. We are extremely worried. Can she be pregnant? She had not experienced any spotting or mild bleeding as of now, but she has back pain. Please help.
Hi. How are you doing? Usually, every lady has ovulation around the 12th to the 16th day of the periods. The life of the egg is 24 hours, and that of the sperm is 72 hours. Sex on the fifth day was fine, but it cannot be said about that on the 15th day. The effectiveness of I-pill is maximum if taken within 24 hours of sex. There are two possibilities for no periods now. It could be just the disturbed hormonal balance due to the emergency contraceptive pill. Due to this, the subsequent periods can get delayed. But, she should have had the periods within 7 to 10 days of the pill. She could be pregnant, as the egg would have found the sperms due to the delay of more than 20 to 22 hours. Anyway, have a home urine pregnancy test, with early morning sample urine. If this comes negative, that is, only one line, then have any of the birth control pills like tablet Novelon or Ovral or Duoluton-L or Dear 21 or Intimacy plus 3. I suggest taking one tablet twice a day for 10 days and throw away the 21st pill. No matter what the cause is, except pregnancy, she will get periods within 7 to 10 days of the last pill. Now if her pregnancy test comes positive, then you will have to visit a gynecologist to take the further decision after a scan, two weeks later. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->