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Contraceptive Pill

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 have had continuous bleeding for a month after taking contraceptive pills. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I started using contraceptive pills for one-month pregnancy, and now it is nearly one month of using the pills, I have got my regular periods, but it is still bleeding.Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bleeding after taking the contraceptive pills can vary from person to person, but it is typically expected to occur for a few days after taking the medication. There could be several reasons for the continued bleeding like 1. Incomplete abortion: Sometimes, the medica...  Read Full »

After taking unwanted 72 my period came early. Please advise.

Query: Hi doctor, I was having sex during my periods for two alternative days. So I had taken Unwanted 72 for two times. One after the third day of the period and the second after the fifth day of the period. So now on the 14th day of my menstrual cycle, I am bleeding. Is it normal? Did my period come ear...  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is not uncommon for emergency contraception, such as Unwanted 72, to cause irregular bleeding or spotting. The medication contains high doses of hormones, which can disrupt your menstrual cycle and cause bleeding outside of your usual period...  Read Full »

Why do I have cramps and spotting after taking an I-pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I took an I-pill and got my period after 14 days. On the 19th day of my cycle, I had unprotected sex till the 28th day of my cycle. I am having cramps and spotting but not having my periods. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is possible that the cramps and spotting you are experiencing could be related to your menstrual cycle, but it is also possible that they could be side effects from the I-pill you took in the last month or related to the unprotected sex you had in this month. The ...  Read Full »

Is it normal to bleed in a week after having I-pill post sex?

Query: Hello doctor,I had sex with my girlfriend during her period using condoms, but it broke. She took a contraceptive pill (I-pill) after three hours. Now it is more than a week. Is it necessary for bleeding to occur after one week of taking the contraceptive pill? I am scared. Please answer.  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. If the condom breaks during intercourse, there is a risk of pregnancy. However, your girlfriend did the right thing by taking an emergency contraceptive pill, such as I-pill (Levonorgestrel), within three hou...  Read Full »

I took Plan B pills after sex. Why is my period late?

Query: Hello doctor,I had a surgical abortion two months ago. I got my first post-abortion period last month, and it lasted for two weeks. It was heavy, and I took Methylergometrine drops for three days, and the bleeding stopped after two weeks. Post that, I had unprotected sex after two days, but he did n...  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is normal for your period to be delayed or irregular after an abortion. Additionally, taking emergency contraception like Plan B (Levonorgestrel) can also affect your menstrual cycle. It is important to note ...  Read Full »

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