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Why has my withdrawal bleed not started after taking I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, After having I-pill, I had spotting like periods. Then I started having Sysron-N for five days and I completed the course six days back. But, my period has not started yet. Is it normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Generally, after taking Sysron-N (Norethisterone) for five days, one should wait at least 7-10 days for the bleeding to start properly. As you have taken I-pill, there are chances to get delayed periods. Hence, you need to wait for at least a week to allow your perio... Read Full »
Can you get pregnant if you had sex two days before periods?
Query: Hi doctor, We had sex before 2 days of her period. She had a pill after 64 hours. She got her periods but it has been continuing for six days. What is the chance of pregnancy? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she has resumed her menses then there is no chance of pregnancy. Read Full »
Can drugs influence my menstrual cycle, making it irregular?
Query: Hello doctor,I just had my period for seven days which is normal for me three days ago. These last three days post period I have still been experiencing cramping and brownish discharge along with occasional red blood mixed in with my discharge. I usually only experience cramping before and during my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First of all do not worry, as you already got your periods, there is no chance of getting pregnant at all. So I suggest you relax. Bleeding for three days instead of seven days is absolutely normal. Brown discharge an... Read Full »
I have irregular periods after taking contraceptive pills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, From last month I have had sex 4 times, I took the morning after pill each time I had sex and majority of the time a condom was used. I do not think pregnancy is an option here as I have taken precaution. I think the contraceptive that I have taken 4x has ruined my periods pattern. The... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. The frequent intake of emergency contraception causes the hormonal levels to increase suddenly which leads to spotting and irregular bleeding in between periods. 2. Due to this increase the body stops producing the hormones temporary till the level comes back to ... Read Full »
My fiancee took two I-pills. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My fiancee was undergoing her menstrual cycle between 30th of last month till the third of this month. We had an unprotected intercourse during that time, and she did not take any contraceptives. Two weeks later, on the 16th of this month, we had unprotected sex again. This time she took ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, it was not required to take an I-pill on third of this month. In the next two times, it was required, which she had taken. Bleeding or spotting is because of the I-pill that she took first. But, her periods may be disturbed as she has taken two I-pills in... Read Full »
I have vaginal bleeding while urination. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old mother of three. My third child was born two years back. I am on contraceptives using Medroxyprogesterone acetate. For the past week, I have been having vaginal bleeding, every time I pee, when I wipe, there is a bit of blood. No pains or anything like that are pres... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is important to note that any unexpected vaginal bleeding, especially while on hormonal contraceptives like Medroxyprogesterone acetate, should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. I strongly recommend reaching out to a gynecologis... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, Actually, on the 13th day of my period cycle, my boyfriend and I got close, but we did not have penetrative intercourse. He was just touching me, kind of fingering my vagina, and I thought his fingers might be contaminated with precum, and that is why I took an I-pill after three hours. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details presented by you, and I fully understand your concern. See, to get pregnant, the sperms have to be released inside the vagina of the female. These sperms then need to fertilize an egg which may or may not be available depending upon t... Read Full »
Why does my severe acne not improve despite birth control pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I have had acne problems since I was 12. I am currently taking birth control pills which are supposed to help but seem not to be. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin. 1. Avoid using hair oil and any sticky cream on your face. 2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products. 3. Avoid dust and use sunscreen (above 30 SPF). 4. D... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old female and was involved in intercourse two months back with my boyfriend. We used protection once in three times, but at all three times, he did not ejaculate inside me. I have also taken plan B pills. I took three plan B pills in a period of a week or two. I got my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Since you have taken the Plan B (Levonorgestrel) pill within 72 hours of intercourse, then there is no chance of pregnancy. Also, as you have mentioned that you had periods after that, you can be sure that you are not pregnant. The del... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend had her period in the second week of last month which lasted for three days. We had unprotected sex 11 days after her period, and she took an I-Pill just 10 minutes after the intercourse. She had bleeding four days after the incident which increased in the next four to fi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. Sometimes, periods might get delayed by one or two weeks because of hormonal changes caused by taking the pill. Also, she has experienced withdrawal bleeding, so there are more chances that she may get delayed per... Read Full »