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Is it harmful to take I-pill during periods?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Are there any side effects if a woman takes I-pill during her period?

Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

I-pill is a high dose of progesterone hormone. Progesterone is the same hormone that is produced in your body in the second half of the period after ovulation. This pill will suddenly increase the thickness of the inner lining of the uterus, making it unfavorable for a possible pregnancy to implant. As it is a single dose, it has no strength to stand on, so it falls off and you get period or bleeding from the increased thickness within seven to ten days of taking the pill. This bleeding will be thick, fleshy pieces, dark red or brown, with slight lower abdominal pain till the bleeding is really reduced.

During periods, the egg is not yet available and there is no chance for the egg to meet sperm. There is no side effect, maybe the periods may stop suddenly, and after five to seven days you may have periods again.

Hope I have clarified your query.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At October 10, 2023
Reviewed AtJanuary 13, 2024

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