Emergency pills are used to prevent pregnancy by women who have had unprotected sexual intercourse or women whose birth control method has failed. It contains Levonorgestrel or Ulipristal acetate.
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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 »
Do I need to take an emergency pill if I only had foreplay?
Query: Hello doctor, I had foreplay with my partner yesterday. We both were having some fun. He actually inserted a finger into my vagina though not deep. He was not sure if he had touched his precum or not. Also, his penis touched my vagina two to three times though he never inserted. Should I take an I-p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. It is highly unlikely that the insertion of the finger can result in pregnancy even if it was contaminated with precum because precum does not contain sperm. So, I do not think you need to take an emergency contraceptive pill. For more inform... Read Full »
Why are my periods late despite a negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old female. I have some issues regarding my menses. Last month, I took Unwanted 72 on the 19th, and I got my periods on the 26th. I had sex again on the ninth of this month, but I did not get my periods yet. So, I did home pregnancy tests, and the results were negative... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Whenever you take emergency pills, the next 1 to 2 cycles are bound to become awry. Just relax, but also keep a tab on your conception by getting a pregnancy check done after a week to ten days. Best wishes. For more information consult an internal medicine physician onli... Read Full »
Got my period after taking a pill. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, If I had unprotected sex on the 29th of last month, took the morning-after pill a few hours later, and today on the 14th, got my regular period which was due today, does that mean I am 100 % not pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if you are having a proper flow, then you are not pregnant. You also took the emergency pill after unprotected intercourse. The failure rate of the pill is extremely low. Read Full »
My fiance has light bleeding after taking an I-pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my fiancee twice this month. She took one I-pill the first time and another I-pill just before she was going to have her periods. Now, she has her periods. But, she did not bleed on the first day. On the second day, there was normal colored blood, but the qua... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is normal to have some bright red bleeding after taking too many I-pills. Usually, I-pill should be taken within 24 to 72 hours of unprotected coitus. That will prevent any conception by preventing the ovulation. So, if there is no ovulation, there will be no uterin... Read Full »
After sex, I washed my vagina and urinated. Is there any chance of pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 year old married woman. Within two months of my marriage, we often had sexual intercourse, but I do not know if he ever ejaculated inside me. Yesterday, I think he ejaculated inside me, but I am not sure. After sex, I washed my vagina and urinated. Is there any chance of pregnan... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sperms are plenty and you cannot be completely safe if you do not use a condom. You cannot wash it completely. It cannot be avoided by withdrawing the penis before ejaculating, as sperms can be present in the precum. A single sperm can cause fertilization. Now apart ... Read Full »
I had an emergency pill. My period is delayed. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I took an emergency pill a day after my period, the fourteenth of last month, and I had dark bleeding eight days later. My period for this month was supposed to come on thirteenth day, and I have not received it yet. What could be the problem? I already took a pregnancy test, but it te... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Suppose your menstrual cycle is normal and of more than fourteen days, then seven days before and five days after menstruation are considered safe periods. So, these days, there is no need for emergency contracepti... Read Full »
My periods are delayed after taking contraceptive pills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend, during which he did not ejaculate inside me but on my belly. However, I took the tablet Unwanted-72 within 48 hours to be on the safer side. My periods have been delayed by one and a half months despite taking the pill. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have gone through your case and can well understand your health concerns. However, do not worry; everything will be fine if proper treatment is followed. I hope this helps. Thank you. Read Full »
Is any pill or other preventive measures needed to avoid pregnancy after fingering?
Query: Hi doctor, My girlfriend gave me a handjob, and I had ejaculated on my stomach. I do not clearly remember if I had ejaculation on my fingers. I washed my hands immediately after this and wiped them as well. However, I did not use soap. After some time, I fingered her. Is there a chance of her gettin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For getting pregnant, the sperms have to be released inside the vagina of the female. These sperms then need to fertilize an egg which may or may not be available depending on the ovulation pattern of the female. This fertilized egg is then required to be implanted i... Read Full »
I took two emergency pill within a week. Is this causing delay in periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected intercourse with my fiance and he ejaculated inside me 20 days back and within 24 hours I took a pill. After a week, we again had unprotected intercourse and he ejaculated inside me and again I took a pill within 24 hours. I have not got my periods yet. Could you sugges... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unwanted 72 has a side effect of messing up periods and since you have taken it twice so probably your periods are delayed due to this reason. I would suggest doing a pregnancy test to be sure and if you vomited the next day, then it had not affected the efficacy of ... Read Full »
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