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Would my copper IUD have protected me though it is due to expire?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I wonder if you could help. A month back I had some intimate contact with a new partner. We did not have intercourse and he did not ejaculate but I was concerned about some pre-ejaculate getting near my vagina. I was on day three of my period. My cycle is normally 25 to 26 days long. I have a copper IUD. However, this is due to expire in two months. Because of this, I wanted to double up on protection. The morning after pill is not available where I live. Therefore I took four Jasmin combined pills 48 hours after the incident and then another four 12 hours later. Four days later I had five days of bleeding that mimicked my natural period exactly. My question now is two-fold, should my copper IUD have protected me anyway even though it is due to expire? And when should I expect a natural period again to confirm I am not pregnant following the withdrawal bleeding that I have had?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your history and understand your concern. As you took the pill on time, there is no chance of pregnancy in your case. Delayed menses and menstrual irregularities due to hormonal imbalance caused by I-pill. Get your home urine test if you missed your period by seven days. Your period is little unpredictable. Yes, copper-T is little effective in your case but not able to protect from pregnancy, so double protection is better.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

So do you think it is likely that my period will be later than normal because of the Jasmin pill?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it is possible due to hormonal imbalance, your period may get delayed.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Could I ask am I right in thinking I should be calculating my next period from the start of my withdrawal bleeding?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As you had withdrawal bleeding near your period cycle, maybe your period occurs on the same time period.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

In a lot of other things I have read, it says the withdrawal bleeding would change the date. My natural period would be due today. I have taken a pregnancy test and it is negative. I am really really concerned.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it is true that natural period may get delayed due to hormonal imbalance. So if you want to take a pregnancy test, get it done after one week and do not worry much about it. You will get your menses in few days.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 18, 2018
Reviewed At May 30, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Richa Agarwal is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with 26 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS and DGO at the Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. She treats health issues in women during and after pregnancy and is concerned with the fetus's health. Currently, she is practicing in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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