Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
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 »
Is it normal to bleed twice a month after taking an emergency pill?
Query: Hi doctor, When I eventually have sex with my partner, I take emergency pills, and after taking those pills, I got two time periods in the same month. One time is a normal routine, and the second period comes after taking pills. Is that normal? I already feel so depressed for this reason. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities, in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by the emergency pill. As you took the pill on time, there is almost no chance of pregnancy in your case. So wait and watch f... Read Full »
I took Postinor-2 a few days ago after which my period cycle is disturbed. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I took Postinor-2 a few days ago and I got my period twice. Since then, neither I got my period, nor I am pregnant. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you might be suffering from menstrual irregularities. It could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by the emergency contraceptive pill. As you took the pill within 24 hours, there is almost no chance of... Read Full »
I had sex on the ninth day of my cycle. Can I get pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex on the ninth day of my menstrual cycle and took an emergency contraceptive pill within 10 hours. As a result, I have delayed periods, and it has been delayed for more than ten days. In addition, I took a pregnancy test a few days back, which was negative. Kindl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities, in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalances caused by an emergency contraceptive pill. As you took an emergency contraceptive pill on time, there is almost no chance of pr... Read Full »
Is it safe to take a second I-pill after unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex four days before, and my wife took an I-pill the next morning within 12 hours. I already have a 3-year-old child and do not want second pregnancy. Is it fine to take another I-pill tonight or tomorrow morning to be safer? What are ways to be sure of not having a pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by an I pill (Emergency contraceptive pill). As you took I pill on time, the... Read Full »
Do I repeat the contraceptive pill after having unsafe sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner a week back. Though he pulled out before ejaculation, I took an I-Pill within 24 hrs. We again had sex today, and he pulled out long before ejaculation. Do I need to take another I-Pill? Kindly help, Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your history and understood your concerns. Emergency contraceptive pills are only effective after sexual intercourse. Still, as you used the pull-out method and are sure there is no chance of semen leaking inside the vagina, taking another contraceptive p... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, When I took it the first time, we did not have sex properly, but we got confused, so I took tablet Unwanted-72. That was four months back, and since then, my periods have been normal. Again we had unprotected sex three months before and took tablet Unwanted-72, and my periods were normal... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities, in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by an i-Pill. As you took i-Pill on time, there is almost no chance of pregnancy in your case. So wait and watch for your ... Read Full »
I took an ECP after unprotected sex, and I am not having my periods. Is it something to worry about?
Query: Hello doctor,I had sex last month, and my boyfriend did not use a condom. But he did not ejaculate inside the vagina. Still, I took an ECP. And, I am not having my periods. Is it something to worry about? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thanks for trusting us about your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.Menstrual irregularities in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by an I pill (Emergency contraceptive pill). As you took I pill on time, there is... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. After engaging in unprotected sex, I took emergency contraceptive pills. Despite taking the pills, I continued to have sexual intercourse for the next consecutive days. Approximately seven days later, I started experiencing vaginal bleeding, although it stopp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. In your case, menstrual irregularities could be attributed to a hormonal imbalance caused by the emergency contraceptive pill. Since you took the pill on time, the likelihood of pregnancy in your situation is extremely low. A... Read Full »
Can I take I-pill to prevent unplanned pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend yesterday. He did not ejaculate inside of me and took out long before ejaculation. My periods are after seven days. Should I take I-pill to be on the safe side? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you had unprotected sex and wanted to discontinue the pregnancy, I suggest you can take one tablet of I-pill (Levonorgestrel) 1.5 mg as early as possible, wit... Read Full »