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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 »
I would like to delay my periods. What pills can I take?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old unmarried female. My last cycle was two weeks back. I want to postpone my next period by almost 10 days. Should I take Primolut or Sysron N for delaying my periods? I have a 30 to 35 days cycle. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description, you want to have some hormonal pills in advance to delay periods for 10 days. The body takes time to adjust according to hormonal support to induce or delay periods. Start Primolut N (Norethisterone) 10 mg twice daily 7 to 10 days before the exp... Read Full »
I had a pill on my cycle’s third day. Are there pregnancy chances?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a regular cycle of 28 to 30 days. I had I-pill on the third day of the period. At that time I was having minor bleeding and I had unprotected sex but after that I took I-pill within 10 hours. After two days my periods stopped. Now, I am worried because I have not got withdrawal ble... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Have you taken an advised dose of I-pill (Levonorgestrel)? If the pill is not taken at the proper dose, it might not work as expected. You have taken it in the middle of menstrual bleeding and therefore you might get ... Read Full »
I have pain in my breast and the chest wall. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a 30 to 35 days cycle. I usually get my periods within the first 15 days of the month. Two days before my period, I got intimate with my boyfriend, and within an hour of sex, I took Unwanted-72. When I came back home, I saw some discharge which I usually get before periods, and that... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. You have been experiencing regular cycles, and in the last cycle, you took an I-pill (Levonorgestrel) just on the expected date of menses. I-pills are hormonal contraceptive pills that interfere with the normal ... Read Full »
Will taking contraceptives lead to weight gain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old female and was taking the contraceptive pill Microlite for about six months and then switched to Yasminelle for about three months. As a result of taking the pills, I have noticed a huge change in my body, I have gained weight particularly around my knees and thighs an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is better to have a concern about newly appeared symptoms and better to search solution as well. Contraceptives are hormones and give side effects short and long term. That is why it is better to discuss one's personal health history and contraceptive suitability wit... Read Full »
Can I start Unwanted 21 after my periods?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I start Unwanted 21 after my periods? Four days back was my last day of period. My period cycle is usually for five to six days. Please suggest as I want to start my oral contraceptive. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oral contraceptive pills are normally taken cyclically from day-5 of menses to day-24. I suggest taking tablet Norethisterone 10 mg twice daily similarly in every cycle. Oral contraceptives are ideally started from the start of a cycle, but if you want to start, s... Read Full »
Are there any side effects of taking oral contraceptive pills during my conceiving days?
Query: Hello doctor,I took an emergency contraceptive pill during my conceiving days. I took it before and after intercourse. I am worried since I took these pills for the first time. Do I need to worry about it?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Contraceptive pills usually contain two hormones. The emergency contraceptive pill helps to prevent conception. However, all hormonal contraceptive pills have some side effects, such as irregular bleeding, spott... Read Full »
I took an I-pill but did not have any bleeding till now. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had my last period at the end of the last month. I had sex two days after my period and took a pill the next day. I did not have bleeding or period till now. Is this normal or should I worry about this? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to iclinic.comI understand your concern.It would be better if you could send me your complete detailed history regarding menstruation. I would suggest getting a beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) to know the exact status of your pregnancy. Hormonal contraceptives can delay periods... Read Full »
Despite taking a contraceptive pill before and after intercourse, I missed my period. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I missed my period. I do not know if I am pregnant or not. I have taken a pill before and after the intercourse. I am waiting for my period to flow. I already used pregnancy kit test, but I am not satisfied with the result. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A urine pregnancy test is unable to detect very early pregnancy. It is better to have serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) (blood pregnancy test) immediately to check your pregnancy status. In transvaginal scans also, early pregnancy is confusing. If the test ... Read Full »
Why am I bleeding for the past 16 days?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been bleeding for 16 days. I have had blood tests done and an ultrasound done which both came back normal. My last PAP test was about 16 months ago which was also normal. I am 26 years old and currently taking Femme-Tab ED 20/100. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned about current and previous menstrual, obstetrics, gynecology, and drug history. Please answer the following questions: Have you been on any medications or being treated for any disease? How long have you been on Femme-Tab ED 20/100? Have you be... Read Full »