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We had unprotected sex and then my girlfriend took emergency contraceptive pill the next day. now her periods are delayed what could this mean?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Have to check a PG: Test to make sure she is not pregnant- that is the number one thing to do. If she is not then she should see her gyn for an exam , and possible ultrasound. If necessary and nothing strange is going on she can get meds to induce a period.

Answered 11/25/2012

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A member asked:

We had unprotected sex and then my girlfriend took emergency contraceptive pill the next day. now her periods are delayed what could this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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