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I Pill

I Pill is an emergency contraceptive pill. It is a hormonal pill that contains Levonorgestrel, used to prevent unwanted pregnancies when taken within 72 hours of intercourse.

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I have bulky ovaries with multiple small follicles. Can I take Ipill?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an ultrasonography which states I have bulky ovaries with multiple small follicles. I want to know what does that mean and can I take Ipill and is it safe?  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The report to me is normal with normal size uterus and also the ovarian size even though it mentions bulky ovaries (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But an ovary is considered bulky if the volume of each is more than 10 cc. The presence of small multi...  Read Full »

My girlfriend did not get periods after taking Unwanted 72. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend and she took the pill(Unwanted 72) within an hour. Two days later, after taking second pill accidentally we had unprotected sex. But, in both the cases I did not ejaculate in her vagina. Now, five days got over and she did not get her periods yet....  Read Full »


Dr. Megha Tuli

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to inform you that taking an I-pill will not cause periods. The periods will come at its own time, maybe slightly late too. Delay in periods after I-pill is a common and expected side effect. Secondly, I would suggest you not to take more than one...  Read Full »

I consumed I-pill after unprotected sex. Will it delay my periods?

Query: Hello doctor, I have 27 days cycle. Last month 23rd was the first day of my periods. I had unprotected sex. There was no ejaculation, but it just touched my vagina. For safety measure, I took I-pill in two hours, so my periods continued for almost eight days. Today is my date of periods, but still,...  Read Full »


Dr. Donalyn S. Barcial

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. It is a common side effect of I-pill to have prolonged menstruation and a delayed time for the next cycle. The emergency pill contains a high amount of hormone progesterone which prevents ovulation and at the same time hinders the usual peri...  Read Full »

When do periods occur after taking I-pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my partner. We used the condom but at the end, we found it broken but according to him nothing slipped inside but for safety I took i-pill within two hours. After this, I got bleeding within six days of i-pill intake and it lasted for five days and was the same as regul...  Read Full »


Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After having sex, five days later you got your periods. This indicates that 100% you are not pregnant. Now the delay in your next periods is due to the effect of i-pill. But there is no need to worry. No need to do any further pregnancy test as there is no chance of pre...  Read Full »

I had brown discharge after taking I-pills. Could I be pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I took two I-pills within a gap of five days between them. My regular period date is towards the middle of every month. On my regular period date, I had a brown discharge twice or thrice a day for five days. This was the exact time cycle of my period. Now, I am concerned about the pos...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You have messed up with the hormonal balance, which may be the reason that you are not getting periods. I-Pill is a high dose of progesterone hormone, which is produced in your body during the second half of the perio...  Read Full »

I took an I-pill after sex three days post-period. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently had my period last month. I had unprotected sex three days after my periods ended, but I took an I-pill within 12 hours. My period usually arrives around the same time each month. Now, I am two days late for my expected period. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Ovulation usually occurs around the 12th to 16th day of the period. The life of the egg is 24 hours, and that of the sperm is 72 hours. So there was no chance of the egg being available for a possible sperm, and sperm...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed. Should I take an I-pill?

Query: Hello doctor,I got my last period in the fourth week, two months ago. My next period was due in the fourth week of the next month. I did not have sexual intercourse during this time frame. However, I am three days late, and I had unprotected sexual intercourse on the third day of the missed period. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Based on the information provided, I can offer some general guidance. If you have not had a period for over four weeks or more than 42 days and have experienced unprotected sexual intercourse during this tim...  Read Full »

Can antibiotics reduce the effect of oral contraceptives?

Query: Hello doctor, I am using OCP Crisanta 21 for the last six months. Two weeks back, I went for a tooth extraction. So, I took antibiotic Magniclav 625 mg for five days. I had two tablets a day from 15th to 20th of last month. I started my current Crisanta pack on the 16th of last month. My question is...  Read Full »


Dr. Sonal Prasad

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. While some antibiotics do induce hepatic enzymes to decrease the efficacy of contraceptive pills, Amoxicillin is not one of them and can be safely used without the fear of contraceptive failure. However, it is important to stick to the contraceptive schedule. If you hav...  Read Full »

My period started early after taking an emergency pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had irregular periods. So, my family doctor suggested to have Femilon. I had Femilon for over a year and stopped it three months back. After that I had two I-pills within a span of two weeks and my periods have started two weeks earlier. Kindly suggest a solution.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Period starting early is due to effect of I-pill. You do not need to do anything. But, if you have taken two I-pills in two weeks for contraception, then it is better to continue with Femilon (combination of Desogestrel and Ethin...  Read Full »

Will emergency contraception work after 48 hours?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex and took I-pill after 48 hours. Will it work? I do not think ejaculation happened. However, I am nervous. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt, then get back to me. Take care.   Read Full »

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