Contraceptive pills are hormonal tablets used to prevent pregnancy. They are 99.9% effective and are taken orally. Contraceptive pills are commercially available in two forms, combination pills that contain synthetic forms of estrogen and progesterone hormones, and mini-pills which only contain progesterone.
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I experienced two menstrual periods in a single month. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old female, five feet tall, who experienced two menstrual periods in a single month. This occurred after taking a contraceptive pill, and the bleeding lasted more than seven days in small amounts. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Withdrawal bleeding is a common side effect of the emergency contraceptive pill, resulting from the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. However, it may not occur for everyone. Menstrual irregularities, possibly stemming from a horm... Read Full »
I had protected intercourse. Is a contraceptive pill needed?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I had sex with my partner two days ago. We were protected. He told me that he even pulled out on time. But, it was our first time, and hence we were clumsy and all. And now I am kind of paranoid about getting pregnant. I have looked up other options which suggest taking... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since there was no ejaculation, there is no chance of pregnancy. But, if you have a doubt then take an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse. There is no chance of pregnancy. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. I hope this helps. T... Read Full »
Are contraceptive pills started on the third day be effective?
Query: Hi doctor, I have started taking Novelon birth control pills from the third day of my period. Will this contraception be enough? This is the first time I am using the pills. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this oral contraceptive pill is more than enough for contraception. Do not take any other medication as this will work as a contraceptive. You may or may not experience slight nausea, abdominal cramping, lightheadedness and headache, but these will eventually settle... Read Full »
Do contraceptive pills protect during pill-free days?
Query: Hi doctor, I am starting a pack of pill two weeks after my periods. After completing the pack will contraception start? Do I need to take the 7 pill free days after the first pack? Will remain protected during those seven days? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears you are taking a combination pill, a form of hormonal contraceptives that contains both estrogen and progestin (synthetic progesterone). These pills work by preventing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus to prevent pregnancy. For optimal effectiveness, ... Read Full »
My lower abdomen hurts after taking morning after pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my period in the first week of this month which lasted for about five days. I had unprotected sex after my periods and took the morning-after pill (Vonel) the next day. I had a small amount of nausea and dizziness the day I took the pill. Four days later, I had some bleeding whic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think you are pregnant, but I would suggest you get a pregnancy test done for confirmation, though your menstrual bleeding seems to flow poorly. You should be concerned about the pain because I think you may have an ovarian cyst due to contraceptive pills inta... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking 12 I-pills in eight months?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to ask you a few things related to I-pill. Two years, I have taken around 10 to 12 I-pill tablets in eight months, Again I had two tablets last year. What will be the side effect in future? I do not have any complaints rather than weight gain. I was 116 lbs before and now I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An I-pill contains high amount of hormone for contraceptive purpose. I-pill designated as emergency contraception, which means only to be used after an unaccustomed exposure. Then, definitely there will be problem if you take so much high hormonal pills in such a small ... Read Full »
My girlfriend has abdominal pain after taking the pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend, a 20-year-old virgin female, and I had sex, but no intercourse was made as it was our first time. I ejaculated outside of her. For the safe side, she took the i-pill within two hours. Later on the 7th day, she started having pain in her lower abdomen and saw a drop of bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there was no intercourse, then there was no need to take an i-pill. The bleeding after taking the i-pill was due to its withdrawal effects. There are no chances of pregnancy. Read Full »
I had no withdrawal bleeding after taking a protective pill. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female, height 5.4 feet, and weight 143 lbs. I had two I-pills in one month. After the first I-pill, I got withdrawal bleeding after five days. It lasted for four days and the flow was normal. After 14 days of this incident, I again had protected sexual intercourse and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. This could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. So relax and do not worry. But please do not use the pill so frequently, as it is a hormonal pil... Read Full »
I feel tired and have bleeding after taking protective pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, The next day of my period, I had unprotected sex. On the 25th hour, I took I-pill. On the seventh day, I again having my period. And now my legs are tired. I do not know why is this. The doctor please help me. Will I become pregnant?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Emergency contraceptive pills are hormones and have their side effects as well. One of most common is irregular bleeding. Everyone's body responds differently to hormones, but major effects are the same. Have you any bleeding disorder? Have you been treated for any c... Read Full »
Does I-Pill after 12 hours of unprotected sex lead to pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. I took i-pill after four to five hours of having unprotected sex. I again had unprotected sex after 12 hours of taking the i-pill. I was very tensed and took another i-pill after 56 hours of the second incident. After seven days, I started bleeding. But, it was light... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, let me tell you that there is no chance of pregnancy. Usually, ovulation occurs between the 12th to the 16th day of periods or better said as 14 days before the periods. Life of egg is 24 hours and that of sperm is 72 hours. So, there was no chance of e... Read Full »
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