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Hi doc i am a sexually active 23 year old female l, i took an emergency contraceptive on the 4th day of having unprotected sex. my periods came on the intended day last moth. this month they have delayed by 3 days, what could be the cause?

Q: hi doc i am a sexually active 23 year old female l, i took an emergency contraceptive on the 4th day of having unprotected sex. my periods came on the intended day last moth. this month they have delayed by 3 days, what could be the cause?

: Increased concern regarding possible pregnancy will sometimes delay ovulation, which will also delay the next period. To be certain, obtain a serum HCG test, and if negative, ask your GYN physician about oral bcp's for contraception.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Increased concern regarding possible pregnancy will sometimes delay ovulation, which will also delay the next period. To be certain, obtain a serum HCG test, and if negative, ask your GYN physician about oral bcp's for contraception.

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Answered 12/13/2022

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A member asked:

Hi doc i am a sexually active 23 year old female l, i took an emergency contraceptive on the 4th day of having unprotected sex. my periods came on the intended day last moth. this month they have delayed by 3 days, what could be the cause?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Brown agreed

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