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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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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 »

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 »


Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

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 »

I had nonpenetrative sex. Will I get pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, I had nonpenetrative sex with my partner. He did not ejaculate, but a kind of sticky lube came from his penis which he wiped with his hand and then rubbed his hand in the bedsheet. After that, he used his hand in my private areas. I am afraid that I might get pregnant. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility that you may get pregnant with pre-ejaculate fluid itself if you were in a fertile period, as precum also contains sperms. It is better advised, that you should opt for an emergency contraceptive pill like an i-pill within next 72 hours to avoi...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed after taking an emergency pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My husband and I had unprotected sex multiple times on the 7th, 8th and 14th. I took an I-pill on the 8th, 9th and 15th morning, within 12 hours of intercourse all the three times. I did not get my periods on the 13th as expected. Is there a chance of pregnancy? Today is the 20th and I...  Read Full »


Dr. Sujata Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to understand that these are hormonal medicines and meant for emergency contraception and not for routine use as they can disturb and disrupt your cycles and can cause irregularities in your periods and even lead to ovarian failure. You cannot consecutivel...  Read Full »

I have pre-menopausal symptoms and light bleeding. Is it period?

Query: Hello doctor, My last period was in the first week of last month. I usually have a 29-day cycle. I had unprotected sex (no ejaculation) the ninth day and had an I-pill the next day. I have been experiencing bloating, excess vaginal discharge, and breast tenderness since then. Five days before my nex...  Read Full »


Dr. Daswani Deepti Puranlal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. I understand that you took an I-pill within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. I-pill is a hormonal derivative with a high dose of progesterone which is responsible for side effects like bloating, irregular bl...  Read Full »

Can emergency pills taken before and after sex prevent pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor,I took emergency contraceptive pills on the 12th day of my menstrual cycle an hour before noon. Later that night, I had unprotected sex and took another dose of emergency contraceptive pills the following morning. My menstrual cycle is typically 26-27 days. Can you please advise whether...  Read Full »


Dr. Daswani Deepti Puranlal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding unprotected intercourse. It does carry a risk of unwanted pregnancy, especially near ovulation day. But, you have taken the morning-after pill (Levonorgestrel) within 24 hours of the unprotected intercourse, and it has a success ra...  Read Full »

Can spotting be a side effect of emergency contraception?

Query: Hello doctor, Me and my wife had sex on 12th January and she took ipill on 13th January. She had her periods on 21st January. We again had sex on 25th January and 10th February with protection (condoms). On the 10th evening some spotting started and it stopped on 17th February. The spotting was dark...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The bleeding due to menses on 21st January after ipill confirmatively rules out pregnancy which could have occurred due to sex on 13th January. The repeat sexual intercourse held on 25th January (she was in her safe period and hence pregnancy is unlikely) and then ...  Read Full »

Can taking pills before and after sex have side effects?

Query: Hi Doctor, I took i-pill yesterday night and then accidentally had an unprotected sex today evening at 5 PM. Should I take another i-pill? If yes, when and any side effects?  Read Full »


Dr. Sini. P

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. As you took an i-Pill one day before having sex, no need to take it again. i-Pill has something around 72 hours of action. No major side effects. Your periods may get delayed for a week. Hope it helps. Revert back to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online fo...  Read Full »

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