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What causes bleeding and leg fatigue after taking I-pill?

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Dr. Uzma Arqam

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Published At April 11, 2018
Reviewed AtApril 23, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

The next day of my period, I had unprotected sex. On the 25th hour, I took I-pill. On the seventh day, I again having my period. And now my legs are tired. I do not know why is this. The doctor please help me. Will I become pregnant?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Emergency contraceptive pills are hormones and have their side effects as well. One of most common is irregular bleeding. Everyone's body responds differently to hormones, but major effects are the same. Have you any bleeding disorder? Have you been treated for any chronic disease or have been using any medications that can have affect menstrual bleeding? Heavy bleeding causes weakness, anemia, dizziness, and even fainting. So, it is better to have your vitals checked (BP, pulse, respiratory rate).

If the pregnancy test is negative and ultrasound normal (no signs of pregnancy), I suggest taking tablet Transamine (Tranexamic acid) 500 mg eight hourly for three to five days to reduce it. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines with their consent.

1. Start Iron supplements as heavy blood loss cause weakness.

2. Have a nutritious, healthy diet with low salt, spice, and sugar to cover weaknesses.

3. Have one CBC (complete blood count) to see hemoglobin and platelet count.

4. Try to have a transvaginal scan or per abdominal with the bladder full to exclude pelvic pathology.

If the cycle remains irregular, do a hormonal profile test on day-2 (serum testosterone, serum prolactin, serum insulin, serum LH or FSH, thyroid function test) to be reviewed by your gynecologist.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

No, I do not have heavy bleeding. And I do not have a bleeding disorder. Does I-pill have any type of side effects?

Please help me.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Yes, it could be hormonal side effects on which body responses or hormonal imbalance that occurs due to the introduction of emergency contraceptive. Everyone has a bit different response. Some would get mild bleeding and some heavy some clots, but everything would be in the form of bleeding.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you very much. Will it take a lot of time to get normal?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It depends on your body's response as to how it is acting on hormones.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your response.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You are welcome.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Uzma Arqam
Dr. Uzma Arqam

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