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I had protected intercourse. Is a contraceptive pill needed?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. I had sex with my partner two days ago. We were protected. He told me that he even pulled out on time. But, it was our first time, and hence we were clumsy and all. And now I am kind of paranoid about getting pregnant. I have looked up other options which suggest taking... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since there was no ejaculation, there is no chance of pregnancy. But, if you have a doubt then take an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse. There is no chance of pregnancy. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. I hope this helps. T... Read Full »
Are contraceptive pills started on the third day be effective?
Query: Hi doctor, I have started taking Novelon birth control pills from the third day of my period. Will this contraception be enough? This is the first time I am using the pills. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this oral contraceptive pill is more than enough for contraception. Do not take any other medication as this will work as a contraceptive. You may or may not experience slight nausea, abdominal cramping, lightheadedness and headache, but these will eventually settle... Read Full »
I had no withdrawal bleeding after taking a protective pill. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female, height 5.4 feet, and weight 143 lbs. I had two I-pills in one month. After the first I-pill, I got withdrawal bleeding after five days. It lasted for four days and the flow was normal. After 14 days of this incident, I again had protected sexual intercourse and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. This could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. So relax and do not worry. But please do not use the pill so frequently, as it is a hormonal pil... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old female and was involved in intercourse two months back with my boyfriend. We used protection once in three times, but at all three times, he did not ejaculate inside me. I have also taken plan B pills. I took three plan B pills in a period of a week or two. I got my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Since you have taken the Plan B (Levonorgestrel) pill within 72 hours of intercourse, then there is no chance of pregnancy. Also, as you have mentioned that you had periods after that, you can be sure that you are not pregnant. The del... Read Full »
I am not getting periods after taking the I-pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I really need your help. I had unprotected sex and then, within 12 hours, I had I-pill. After seven days, I started bleeding and the next month I did not get my periods and in the month end, I took Deviry 10 mg for five days and now it has been three days, my periods have not started. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. Also, you say that you had withdrawal bleeding. So relax and do not worry. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. There is not... Read Full »
Can fever or stomach infection meds interfere with EC pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiance ten days back and my periods ended five days before that. Our condom burst and I have taken I-pill within half an hour but before one hour of doing sex, I took my fever medicine and stomach infection medicine which I was taking from two days back. So, is there ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. Even if you have taken medication for fever or stomach infection it will not affect your I-pill. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt then get back to ... Read Full »
Will I-pill be effective when taken 48 hours after the act?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband and I had protected sex on the 15th of the month. I have taken an I-pill on the 17th. There is no withdrawal bleeding yet. I was worried about a pregnancy as there was some pre-ejaculate involved. So, I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. Now, when can I expect ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have taken. Wait for another week or so, and repeat the test with an early morning ur... Read Full »
What is the reason for delayed period after taking I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiancee using a condom but it was doubtful if the condom was broken but I could not confirm. Because one moment, while we were having sex, I felt myself without the condom but when I pulled out the condom, no drop was fallen. Because of this, I had given her I-pill a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of the hormonal changes due to the pill she had taken. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt, then get a urine pregnancy tes... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have had an I-pill at 24 hours of sexual act after six days of my last period. Are there chances of pregnancy in that case? What can be done? Please guide. I am really worried. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Since you have taken pills within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no change of pregnancy. So, relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt, then get back to me. Hope this helps. Take care. Read Full »
Can one get pregnant without penetration or ejaculation?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my partner were having soft sex without penetration. In the process, we just rubbed our genitals against each other. Two to three days later, she has started feeling nauseous. She is complaining of pain in the breasts, pelvic pain and swelling in the vulva region. A pale white fl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As there was no ejaculation, there is no chance of pregnancy. This could be because of hormonal changes or anxiety or physiological. There is nothing to worry about. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt, then get yourself checked by a gynecologist. Read Full »