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Should I take Microgynon 30 within 48 hours of taking Ellaone?
Query: Hi doctor, I took the Ellaone emergency contraceptive pill two days ago and have started my period today. So I would like to start taking the combined contraceptive pill Microgynon 30 today. Will that be fine? And will it be effective straight away?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ellaone (Ulipristal) stays in the body for around 36 to 72 hours after ingestion. So hormonal oral contraceptives should be started only after five days, to be assured that there is no reduced effect of combined oral contraceptives due to Ulipristal, which is a selectiv... Read Full »
Which OCP is better for long-term use in PCOS?
Query: Hello doctor, Which OCP is better for long term use in PCOS? Krimson 35 or Crisanta 21, as my endocrinologist prescribed Krimson 35 with Glyciphage 500 twice a day for six months and my gynecologist prescribed Crisanta 21 with Glyciphage 500 twice for two years. I was very confused and started Krims... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both Krimson 35 (Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone) and Crisanta 21 (Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol)are used in PCOS for long term regime. Please check if you are taking the pills at the same time or missing them? Any vomiting, diarrhea, fever in the last few days? ... Read Full »
Can I take a contraceptive pill an hour before sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my fiancee had intercourse a month back with a condom and also she had an emergency contraceptive pill. I bought it from a medical. They asked her to take it before one hour of intercourse. She had a regular period. Her last period was on 7th of last month but it is 11th of next ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stress plays important role in periods. She might be freaking out with the fear of getting pregnant, with exams on the head causing a delay in her periods. Please consider doing a pregnancy test, most likely, it will be negative, and that will help her relax. Periods wi... Read Full »