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Can missing contraceptive pills raise pregnancy risk?
Query: Hi doctor, I take Brenda-35 ED as my contraceptive pill. I forgot to take my pill on Thursday and Friday and realized it on Saturday. I took Thursdays' and Fridays' on Saturday and Saturday. I took Sundays' pill on Sunday and then continued as normal on Monday. However, I had unprotected sex on Satu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When did you have your last periods? If you missed two of your pills, then you should use the barrier method for the next seven days along with the pills, to prevent pregnancy particularly in the second week of your cycle. If you had sex in the third week (after day 1... Read Full »
Why do I have bleeding after five days of taking I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I took an i-pill eight days before my menstrual period was due, and after five days of taking it, I started bleeding. The bleeding lasted for three to four days, light spotting towards the end. But now, I have again started to bleed much ahead of my menstrual period. This does not usua... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest taking one gynecologic ultrasound and a routine urine examination to rule out the cause. Most likely, the symptoms are because of hormonal imbalance because of the I-pill. I suggest you start a combination of the Tranexamic acid with Mefenamic acid 500 ... Read Full »
Can you explain the difference between regular contraceptive pill and ECP?
Query: Hi doctor, We have a regular contraceptive pill and an emergency contraceptive pill. I-pill is an emergency contraceptive pill. What is the difference between them? Which one is taken after unprotected sex to avoid pregnancy? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A regular pill has to be taken regularly for 21 days daily without any gap, and then they are stopped for a week (for periods). Again, they are retaken for 21 days. It can be taken for two to three years together. At that time, you have to avoid pregnancy. I-pill has to... Read Full »