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Does I-pill overdose affect regular period?

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Published At July 24, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had sex on 13th of this month and my period was due on the 20th. But, it has not come yet. I took I-pill within one hour of intercourse and due to lack of knowledge took one more dose the next day. Now I am worried. Will overdose of I-pill affect my body? Also, I did my urine pregnancy test after 4 days of missing my period and it was negative. What to do?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the data you have posted. I-pill if taken within 72 hours after intercourse, is 95% effective. Since you have taken it early, the chance of getting pregnant is less. Kindly calm down and repeat the urine pregnancy test after four days and wait for your periods. If you do not get periods within another four days, then repeat the urine pregnancy test and consult your gynecologist for an ultrasound examination.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Should I take a blood pregnancy test for the confirmation? Also, I have heard that the delay in periods is also one of the side effect of i-pill. Is it true?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • As you said it is already four days, so you can wait for another four days and repeat urine pregnancy test and blood hCG level (human chorionic gonadotropin).
  • If you do not get periods after four days, then you need to consult a gynecologist for a physical evaluation.

For further doubts consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I am feeling some changes in my body like gas, weakness, heaviness in the stomach and pain in my lower body. Are these symptoms of pregnancy? How can I come out of these things?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • So, there is no definitive test that can rule out pregnancy now, even an ultrasound.
  • I suggest you to be patient and repeat urine pregnancy test and blood hCG after four days and consult a gynecologist if your reports are abnormal or if you do not get periods.

For further doubts consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

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

Dr. Naresh Kumar M.
Dr. Naresh Kumar M.

Internal Medicine

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