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I had an I-pill before sex. Should I take one more now?
Query: Hi doctor, Is it necessary to take second i-pill within the time span of 24 hours after having sexual intercourse? I have already taken one and had sexual intercourse. Kindly reply. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Opinions vary. It is a post sex pill. So, has to be taken after sex and not before sex. Hence, better to take one more i-pill. For further information consult a sexologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-do... Read Full »
I took contraceptive pills without a break. Should I stop?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been taking contraceptive pills (Yasmin) without seven days break for over three years now. I have not had my period in more than six months. I did not know about the break. What would be the side effect of doing so? And, should I stop taking it immediately even though I have not f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Three years is a bit longer but up to one year without break is often given to treat certain disease like endometriosis. In your case, it may not cause any problems. Only that you may get late periods. You should complete the 21 days and then stop. You may get withdrawa... Read Full »
I need information on emergency contraception. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Emergency contraception is 95 % effective means is there some chance of getting pregnant? What more precautions could be taken during sex so that there will be full surety about it? After taking it, will the periods be painful? In what way will it alter periods? Will it change the numb... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Yes, there is some chance of pregnancy. You can use condom, but there is no contraception 100% effective even after contraception-operation very small chance of pregnancy remains. You can bleed any day after taking I-pill. There... Read Full »
I need to know if contraceptive pills are safe. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Are contraceptive pills safe to take? Does it affect periods? Does taking contraceptive pills completely reduce the chances of pregnancy or is there still some chance? Is it completely safe to take it even if having intercourse very occasionally? Or is there some other better way to avoid... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oral contraceptive pills are quite safe and do not affect periods in bad way. Though does not protect 100% but chance of pregnancy is almost nil. If you have sex once a month then you can take emergency pill, but it is known to be less effective. It should not be used mo... Read Full »
Will three I-pills in two weeks cause side effects?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old woman. I took three I-pill tablets within two weeks. Will it have any side effects? Are my chances of pregnancy low? Also, I have polycystic ovaries. Waiting for your answer. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I-pill should not be taken more than once in a cycle. If you need to take it three times within two weeks, then it is better to take regular contraceptive pills for three weeks and repeat after a week gap. It will treat your polycystic disease and prevent pregnancy. Cha... Read Full »
I have less bleeding and back and lower abdomen pain after consuming I-pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am unmarried, and I had my period a month ago. After ten days, I had sex, but the condom got torn in a bad way, and he ejaculated inside me. So I took I-pill within an hour or two. I consulted a doctor, and he asked me to take Regestrone 5 mg for three days. Also, after a few days ag... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.You did the right thing by taking I-pill (Levonorgestrel). Regestrone (Norethisterone) was not needed. You had protected sex in the first week of last month, so the chance of pregnancy is nil there. You had less bleeding in that month due to the li... Read Full »
Can I still get pregnant after taking I-pill twice for having unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old. I had my menses on the 24th or 26th of last month. I had unprotected sex with my partner on the 20th of this month. I took an I-pill three to four hours later. The next day early in the morning, around 5 AM we again had unprotected sex and he came inside me. 60 ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had unprotected sex on the 28th or 30th day of your periods. So, the chances of pregnancy on these days is nil. Yet, you took an I-pill. So, the chance of pregnancy is further reduced. The second time you had sex would also not cause a pregnancy but, you had ano... Read Full »
How can I get my periods earlier?
Query: Hi doctor, My actual due date of period will be tomorrow. But, I did not see any signs of the period. I did not even have sex. I have to travel in five days and I wish to have period by tomorrow or day after tomorrow. Can you suggest anything to get my period early? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no such way to get periods in a day or two. Even if you want to delay, then also you have to start pill five to six days before the expected date. Only you have to wait now or if you want to postpone, then can try oral contraceptive pills once daily for as many ... Read Full »
I want some premarital advice. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old and soon I am going to get married. My doubts are, what are the birth control methods I can follow. What precaution should I follow for short-term and long-term birth control? May I know the difficulties which a girl face during her periods? I have no idea about that. Sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Regarding birth control, you can use a condom or your wife can use oral contraceptive pill (OCP). There are several brands having no major difference so use easily available one. These are the two best suitable for newlyweds. It... Read Full »
I am on OCP.Is there a chance to get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I am on OCP for last five to six months. I was fine. What happened this month is, due to worry, I have overdosed myself with OCP. I took, 3 OCPs last Wednesday, 3 OCPs last Friday, 2 OCPs last Saturday, 3 OCPs last Sunday by 7 PM. Yesterday (Monday) I took only one OCP at 1:30 PM but I t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. I am really concerned about your anxiety. Normally, there is no chance of getting pregnancy. But, you have taken 12 OCPs in six days Wednesday to Monday and one i-pill too. Due to the excessive dosing, there is spotting. Even i... Read Full »