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I am having bleeding after taking contraceptive pills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been on Depo shot for a year. I switched to the pill, as the shots did not go well. I took the pill for seven days when I first got it, then stopped for the past three weeks. I have been having on-and-off bleeding (brown or pink) and have had intermittent headaches for the past... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you stopped taking the birth control pill for three weeks and have been experiencing brown or pinkish vaginal bleeding and headaches, you may be experiencing a withdrawal bleed. Withdrawal bleeding can occur when you stop taking hormonal contraceptives, as your body... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old female. I have a query about prolonged periods and contraceptive injections. I have been on the two-month contraceptive injection for a little over a year, and everything has been smooth sailing until the end of last month. Recently this past month, I have been experien... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Due to the hormonal injection, a hormonal imbalance could occur, and such symptoms you may experience as the injections are non-reversible. I would suggest taking the tablet Tranexa MF (Tranexamic Acid and Mefenamic Acid) t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and recently I missed the second dose of my contraceptive injection. Ever since then, I have been having sore breasts, vaginal itching, backache, and nausea. Could I be pregnant? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you mentioned in your query, can happen after a deposit shot, as it contains a high amount of hormones. The chances of you getting pregnant by fingering are remote. Even then, it is advisable to rule out pregnancy as you missed your shot subsequently. Do a... Read Full »
Kindly share details about oral and intrauterine contraceptives.
Query: Hi doctor, I want to know about contraceptives. Considering their side effects which is good oral or intra uterine contraceptive. I have heard that oral contraceptives lead to weight gain and infertility after using for long term. Also, intra uterine contraceptive leads to infection. Please let me k... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hormonal contraceptives have sex hormones that affect not only the reproductive system but also the whole body. It is better not to use the same hormones and the same contraceptive for a long time to prevent side effects. The natural methods ... Read Full »
Will I get pregnant if I have unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I have used a contraceptive injection for the first time. I got the shot just before giving birth and have been spotting since then. I had unprotected sex while I was spotting. Can I get pregnant? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcoem to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It would be better if you provide your drug and medical history as well. I suggest you have progesterone-containing contraception. Ladies who breastfeed have late fertility returns compared to those who do not brea... Read Full »
When do the withdrawal symptoms of injectable contraceptives exhibit?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my first Depo-Provera injection three months ago and I am due to have my second in two days. Is it possible that I am starting to have withdrawal symptoms now? Or will they begin after three months? For the past week, I have had similar symptoms when I first began the shot. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A hormonal contraceptive can have a bit different effects on each individual. It depends on the body's physiology as well as how it reacts. It is better to avoid the long-term use of similar contraceptives. If you start taking contraceptives ... Read Full »
I am not getting pregnant, though I stopped taking contraceptive injections two years ago. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I had taken contraceptive injections two years ago. My periods became normal after I stopped taking them. However, I am not pregnant yet. Will I get pregnant? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is common for a person to take several months to conceive after discontinuing hormonal contraception, such as contraceptive injection. The contraceptive injection can affect your menstrual cycle, and it may take some time for your body to r... Read Full »