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Can taking two I-pills within a span of two weeks cause delayed periods?

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Patient's 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.

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 Ethinyl estradiol).

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had dry lips when I am on Femilon and also have hot flashes. I am also getting painful sores around my vagina. I would like to have sex without a condom with my husband. Please suggest a solution.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have read and understood your problem.

You can change to simpler oral pills like Ovral (combination of Norgestrel and Ethinyl estradiol) and take vitamin B complex along with that. Even then if you get side effects, then you can go for non-medicated loop intrauterine device (IUD).

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At April 19, 2016
Reviewed AtFebruary 19, 2024

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