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I have body pain and vomiting after taking I-pill. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex five days back. I took I-pill within 24 hours of sex (this was the first time). Now, I do have flow but no blood stains and following symptoms are there like lower body pain, unable to eat anything, as I vomit after eating anything (it started on the third day), and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have stomach infection if you had unprotected sex before five days only because pregnancy symptoms do take times at least 20 days from unprotected sex to show up. Do urine pregnancy test to confirm after 20 days from the day of unprotected sex. Periods can delay... Read Full »
I am having bleeding 8 days after taking I-pill. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I had periods on 26th and had protected sex on the 4th of the following month. After that, I took an i-pill within 2 hours. Now, I am bleeding like my periods ie after 8 days of i-pill. Is this my period? If not, can I expect my periods on the coming 26th? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a withdrawal bleeding after i-pill. As you are bleeding now, your menses going to be irregular mostly. Now your period is going to delay mostly and very little chance that it comes on time. I-pill is a hormonal pill so it can disturb your normal cycle. Withdrawal ... Read Full »
I am worried about excessive bleeding that occurred after taking I-pill. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last month, and I took I-pill after three days. Last month, my period was delayed by a week, and when it came, it lasted for about 12 days. I got my period on the tenth of this month, and I am bleeding very heavily. I had to change three large pads a day. There is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me clear your doubt one by one. It is natural to bleed during menstruation, some women experience bleeding for 1 to 2 days and some for 7 to 8 days, which is normal. Actually, bleeding is normal as far as you are not loosing more blood. And the best way to check ... Read Full »
Is it advisable to take I-pill second time within four days?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex four days back with my husband and the condom leaked. I took I-pill on the same day at night but yesterday the same thing happened again. During intercourse, condom leaked. Can I take I-pill again for this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can take. But there is no guarantee because there is no study that two tablets in one cycle are how much effective. And secondly, if your age is 42 years then there is a decreased chance of pregnancy. So take tablet and wait for menses. Or consult a nearby gyneco... Read Full »
I suffer from vaginal burning and period-like cramps after taking an I-pill? What does it mean?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 18-year-old and after intercourse, I took an I-pill. I am suffering from vaginal burning and I am feeling the cramps that come before my periods. Is there any chance of getting pregnant? Kindly help me to get away from it safely. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had taken pills then it is going to be withdrawal bleeding and you mostly get pain before this bleeding and your periods can be delayed. As far as pregnancy is concerned yes there is some chance because I-pill is not 100 % effective. If you miss your per... Read Full »
Is Althea cypriterone acetate ethinyl estradiol a contraceptive pill?
Query: Hello doctor, Due to an accident, I had unsafe sex. I went to the pharmacy to get a EPC or morning-after pill. However they said they were not being sold. They prescribed Althea cyproterone acetate Ethinyl estradiol (2 mg / 35mcg tablet) from Trust and said to take 1 per day for the next 21 days. Ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should get emergency pills if they are selling normal contraceptive pills. Anyway in emergency pills the dose of hormones are more. So you can take 4 tablets two times a day for 2 dose. Can also works same as emergency pills. But at the same time you should understa... Read Full »
Can emergency contraceptive pill be the cause for my delayed period?
Query: Hello doctor, I am one week late as of today for my menstrual period. Currently, my cycle is 38 days. I have been having protected sexual intercourse the past month, but just recently (Day 35) of my cycle, the condom of my partner leaked at the base. So I immediately took emergency contraceptive whi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you are right, your period will come soon and that is most likely possibility. Your symptoms can be due to both pregnancy and/or hormones. Because in pregnancy there is increase in amount of hormones and you just take higher dose of hormones. And symptoms you ar... Read Full »
Is the bleeding after unprotected sex due to pills or pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old girl and I weigh 99 lbs and my height is 5 feet. My period is regular every time. I had my last period 20 days back and it lasted for six days. I had unprotected sex the very next day but it was not successful since we did not do it great and my partner did not cum i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you are right. It is because of I-pill. It is called withdrawal bleeding and your period can be irregular for the next two to three cycles. Kindly drink more water. You need not worry since it is not pregnancy. Do get back if you have any further queries. Thank y... Read Full »
I suffer from PCOD with irregular cycles even after having a child. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from PCOD from my puberty for about 16 years. I am blessed with a 2 year old kid after an IUI. Still, I have irregular cycle and the flow is heavy. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your hemoglobin level is normal and you do not want pregnancy now, then no need to do anything for your PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease), because it is not harming your body. You can take some medicines for reducing your flow during menses. And if you want regular... Read Full »
Can Ovral G be used as an emergency contraceptive pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old. My period was a month back. It sustained for four days. I generally use 3 to 4 pads in my periods. I had sex 10 days later. On the very next day, I had two Ovral G at around 9 AM and there after 12 hours again two Ovral G tablets. I noticed my period 12 days later, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The test result is <0.10 (attachment removed to protect patient identity) which means it is negative and you are not pregnant and your period was six days early this time. nothing else. Do not worry much. And if you still have doubt then do urine pregnancy test weekl... Read Full »