How many days after taking pills am I protected?

A: You will be protected from getting pregnant after 7 days of consistent use of birth control pills. Consistent use means that you’re taking the pill every day at the same time (plus or minus 2 hours).

What if there is no bleeding after taking Ipill?

I pill will not cause withdrawal bleeding in everybody. You can wait for normal periods. If still no periods do a pregnancy test with morning sample fasting urine.

How many days will it take for the second period to happen after taking pills?

Your menstrual flow may be lighter or heavier than usual. Most women get their next period within 7 days of the expected date. If you do not get your period within 3 weeks after taking emergency contraception, you might be pregnant. Contact your provider.

Why am bleeding a week after taking the Ipill?

A: Some women who take emergency contraception may have light vaginal bleeding. This usually ends within three days. However, bleeding that lasts longer than three days or that becomes heavier may be a sign of a problem.

Is the pill effective after 6 days?

If you start at any other time during your menstrual cycle, you’ll be protected from pregnancy after 7 days of using the pill. Use another method of birth control — like a condom — if you have vaginal sex during that time. You can start the progestin-only pill at any time.

Does no withdrawal bleeding mean pregnancy?

Having withdrawal bleeding is a sign that you’re not pregnant. Not experiencing withdrawal bleeding when you should could indicate a change in your health, including pregnancy caused by birth control failure.

Does bleeding after taking Ipill means I was pregnant?

The pills work by delaying or preventing the ovaries from releasing an egg. In doing so, they affect the hormones in your body involving menstruation and pregnancy. Thus, you might notice irregular or unexpected bleeding: In the days after taking the morning-after pill.