The methods of preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex is known as emergency contraception. Emergency contraception can be achieved by using hormonal pills (emergency contraceptive pills) or copper-bearing intrauterine devices (IUD). They delay or inhibit ovulation, and should be used within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
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I had spotting after I took an I-pill. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex with my partner. I took an I-pill the next day to be on the safer side. Now, I am having only spotting. What does it indicate? Can I be pregnant?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The timing of your period and the use of emergency contraception (EC) can make it difficult to determine whether you are pregnant or experiencing spotting due to other factors, such as implantation bleeding or menstrual irregularities. ... Read Full »
My period is delayed due to intake of I-pill. Can I still be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, My period was due on the 20th of this month. I had protected sex on 14th night, and we had a bit of a doubt about the protection, so on 15th evening, I took an I-pill. On 17th night, we again had protected sex, and on the 19th morning, I took another I-pill. I did not get my periods y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chance of pregnancy is low with sex on the days mentioned. Your period is late due to the effect of I-pill. It is too early to test, if you do not get your period by the 25th, then repeat the pregnancy test. But, the chance of pregnancy is almost nil. For more inf... Read Full »
I took a contraceptive pill right after sex. Can I get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I have taken tablet Unwanted 72 for the first time within 20 minutes of sex. I have the feeling of vomiting, chest pain and I am feeling sleepy too. Is this normal? Can I get pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query. Unwanted 72 is an emergency postcoital contraceptive pill containing Levonorgestrel. Though it is effective within 72 hours after intercourse, it is very active when it is taken immediately after sex. As you have taken within 20 minutes, y... Read Full »
Is the absence of my period normal?
Query: Hello, I took Plan B once but have been sexually active using protection since then. I got my period after taking Plan B and also after subsequent protected encounters. However, I have not had my period this month and have been experiencing negative pregnancy test results. I am currently using P... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should expect your period around the last of this month. It is normal for the period to be delayed by up to a week, considering various factors that can influence the menstrual cycle. Given that all your sexual encounters during this period were protected, the... Read Full »
Pre-ejaculation fluid fell on my lace panties. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I got intimate, and while I was pleasuring him using my hands, some of his pre-ejaculation fluid accidentally fell on my lace panties (he never ejaculated). Should I be worried or taking precautions, if so, please warn me about the side effects. I was also in my peak fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The situation you described carries a very low risk of pregnancy or no risk at all. If you are worried about the possibility of pregnancy, you may consider taking emergency contraception as a precautionary measure. Emergency contraceptio... Read Full »
I took Unwanted 72 on the next day of a sex. Can I get pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my periods on 18th of last month, and I got sexually intimate for the first time on 27th of last month. Although there was no full penetration, I took Unwanted 72 the next day. On 11th of this month, I had little bleeding with a lot of clots that lasted for three days. I normally... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me put you at ease by saying that you will not be pregnant. Let me tell you how. For a young lady with 27 days cycle, ovulation will be on day 13th, and the egg will stay alive for 24 hours. So you are at a risk of pregnancy on 29th to 31st. But your sexual exposure... Read Full »
Query: I am a 23 year old female. I had my periods on the first of this month. I had unprotected sex with no ejaculation on the eighth and took Unwanted 72 the next morning. The first withdrawal bleeding was on the 11th and the second was on the 15th. But, I have general fatigue, weakness and abdominal cra... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, and already had the withdrawal bleeding, there is no chance of pregnancy. So, there is nothing to worry about. The symptoms you had mentioned could be due to stress, anxiety, work press... Read Full »
Is it fine to take Unwanted 72 twice in one cycle?
Query: Hello doctor, Is it alright to take Unwanted 72 twice in one cycle (one on the 12th day and the other on the 24th day) if my period is generally 35 days or more? I have PCOS. I am not taking regular contraceptive pills. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is not recommended at all. Ideally, a withdrawal bleed should be expected in the next three to five days after taking unwanted 72, but if no bleed occurs, then a serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin) test should be done to rul... Read Full »
Can pregnancy still occur after taking the emergency pill?
Query: Hello doctor, My fiancé and I got intimate last week. The top part of his penis was wet. I am not sure if it was urine or pre-cum. He rubbed his penis outside my vagina, but there was no penetration. I took Unwanted 72 on the next day. Are there any chances of pregnancy? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. The likelihood of pregnancy is extremely low for several reasons. Firstly, there was no penetration, and therefore no ejaculation of semen into the vagina. Additionally, yo... Read Full »
My periods are delayed after taking contraceptives. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex on the sixth day of my cycle and took an emergency contraceptive pill, followed by withdrawal bleeding after two weeks, followed by no period on the expected date. Negative pregnancy urine test 21 days after unprotected sex and negative blood serum hCG 45 days post ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of an emergency contraceptive pill(Levonorgestrel). It happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So, it does not necessarily happen to everyone.... Read Full »
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