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Query: Hi doctor, I had a five day menstruation in a 22nd day cycle. On day ten, I got Estradiol valerate injection. I had unprotected sex on day 13 but I took emergency oral contraceptive pill on day 15. Can I still get pregnant this month? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, According to your history, you have taken contraceptive injection as well as emergency pills after sex. if it was taken in proper dose, then you should have least chances of pregnancy. As urine pregnancy tests cannot detect hormone in the earl... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex last night. I am on the fourth day of my periods and still have two days to go. I took an emergency contraceptive pill this morning, and my cycle is usually 32-38 days long. Should I be fine? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Since you are still on your period, so everything will be fine. Further, you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill, which is an added security. When a female has periods, then in all possibilities, the ovarie... Read Full »
What emergency contraceptive pill should I use if I have unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, What emergency contraceptive pill should I use if I have unprotected sex? Is it ok to start taking pills two weeks after I had menstruation? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you can have an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. I suggest you take a tablet of Levonorgestrel (levonorgestrel and estradiol) 1.5 milligrams stat if not having any ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I and my girlfriend had unprotected sex one to two days back. Is there any pill with no side effects that I can give her to avoid pregnancy? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It would have been better if you would have mentioned her last menstrual date, so I can predict the possibility of pregnancy. She can take an emergency contraceptive pill. The pill should be consumed within 72 ho... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,We had protected sex using a condom eight days before her expected menstruation. She has irregular periods. I ejaculated outside the vagina. Since it is our first time, we want to make sure we are safe. So we are planning to let her take the Trust pills as an ECP with two doses at a gap... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. If you have used a condom while having intercourse then there is already very less chance of getting pregnant. But for extra assurance, you can take a single dose of emergency contraceptive pills. You should take the pill within 72 hours of... Read Full »
How to take Plan B if you are allergic to Levonorgestrel?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old female, who weighs 140 lbs and 5.6 feet tall. I am allergic to Levonorgestrel, and I want to take Plan B. What will happen if I do take it? I developed a rash in high school after using pure Progesterone cream. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, with drugs it is always hard to say which one will cause allergy and when. One can never predict. Since you already had an allergic reaction to pure Progesterone cream, it is a tough call. But the creams usually have a lot of ingredients apart from the dru... Read Full »
I had spotting two weeks after my period as I took an emergency pill after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My period went on for four days and on the 8th day of my cycle, I and my boyfriend had unprotected sex for the first time. I have never had unprotected sex ever in my life. He did not cum inside my vagina nor did he even cum when he pulled out. The next day I still took an emergency... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is possible that the bleeding you are experiencing is a side effect of taking the emergency contraceptive pill. An emergency contraceptive pill is a high dose of hormones that can disrupt your menstrual cycle and cause irregular bleeding. This is a common si... Read Full »
Are there any side effects of taking oral contraceptive pills during my conceiving days?
Query: Hello doctor,I took an emergency contraceptive pill during my conceiving days. I took it before and after intercourse. I am worried since I took these pills for the first time. Do I need to worry about it?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Contraceptive pills usually contain two hormones. The emergency contraceptive pill helps to prevent conception. However, all hormonal contraceptive pills have some side effects, such as irregular bleeding, spott... Read Full »
Where and which emergency contraceptive pill should I buy?
Query: Hello doctor, I just want to ask that where can I buy an EC pill? I had unprotected sex last night at 12 AM and I wanted an emergency contraceptive but I do not know what to buy and where to buy it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have Levonorgestrel 1.5 gm emergency contraception orally but if you have epilepsy or any medications that you are using, then dose would be higher 3 gm. This is the original name and many brands are available for it. It should be taken within 48 to 72 hours of ... Read Full »
Can Trust pills be used as emergency contraceptive pill after unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, We just had sex about seven hours ago, and we did it without any protection. So my penis was inside her vagina and we did a handful of up and down movement (she was on top of me, basically sitting on me- cowgirl position), and we decided to stop because of the consequences unsafe sex m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Levonorgestrel content from trust pills is too low. You will need five pills taken at the same time, then another five pills after 12 hours. However, your partner may feel nauseous and uneasy because this pill also contains Estrogen and a high dose of it also have sid... Read Full »