Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I would like to know the answers to the following questions,
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can fully understand your concern and will surely help you.
Even if there is doubtful intercourse and you are not sure whether the sperm have been released or not, and you do not want to get into an unplanned pregnancy, I would suggest an emergency contraceptive pill like Unwanted - 72 (Levonorgestrel). These pills are hormone-based and have known side effects of delaying periods in certain females. In addition, there are other signs like nausea, fatigue, etc.
If the periods are delayed in a cycle when you have taken Unwanted - 72, then most likely, the pill has been working effectively.
So you need not worry. I am always there for you. Feel free to ask any questions or to share any additional information. God bless.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Still, I am confused about whether it is safe to give her a tablet Unwanted - 72 as her periods are already delayed. Can I give her this contraceptive 20 hours after sex? Will there be any severe side effects on her if I give this medicine? I am worried.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I would like to know,
Giving the medicine within 24 to 72 hours of unprotected intercourse is fine. However, effectiveness reduces with a delay in taking the dose. Please explain to me how you are not sure whether the sperm entered or not. Then, give more details for a better analysis of your problem so I can help you better.
Do not worry. I am always there for you both. God bless.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
She is not pregnant. She said to me that her periods are not on time. It has been 10 to 15 days delayed, and usually, she gets her periods in one or two days delay. I had a pre-ejaculation, and I doubt whether the sperms entered or not. And in this condition, can I give this medicine?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Thanks for the update. Pre-ejaculation also contains significant sperm to lead to pregnancy, and if you both cannot take the risk of an unplanned pregnancy, then consider that the sperm has entered. Take the pill only once, provided there is no blood disorder or blood artery-related disease. And also, she should not have a history of unprotected intercourse or be likely pregnant since her last period.
The withdrawal method you both probably used is the worst method for birth control. So please do not rely on this in the future. Also, some side effects of taking emergency contraceptive pills include nausea, delayed periods, and loose motion in a few females.
Do not worry. You may take the pill as explained above. But please find out the reason for the delay in the period, which could also be due to stress, traveling, a change in schedule, etc.
Do not worry. God bless.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
She is already delayed with her periods, and I want to know whether I can give her the pill or not. This is the first time her periods have been delayed by 20 days. You said these pills would delay the period, but now the periods are already delayed. And I am confused about whether to give the pill or not. I have already informed you that I am unsure whether the sperm entered. So in all these situations, please give me a reasonable answer to solve my problem. Are there any long-term side effects if periods do not come on time? Will it result in any hormonal disorder?
This was the first time we had sex.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
She already has hormonal issues if she has irregular cycles. You can take an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
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