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Is it normal to have bleeding 8 days after taking I-pill?

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Dr. Hemalatha

Published At February 10, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 1, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had periods on 26th and had protected sex on the 4th of the following month. After that, I took an i-pill within 2 hours. Now, I am bleeding like my periods ie after 8 days of i-pill. Is this my period? If not, can I expect my periods on the coming 26th?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is a withdrawal bleeding after i-pill. As you are bleeding now, your menses going to be irregular mostly. Now your period is going to delay mostly and very little chance that it comes on time. I-pill is a hormonal pill so it can disturb your normal cycle. Withdrawal bleeding can be very small and also can be like normal menses. so do not worry. Please wait for your menses. But keeping in mind that i-pill can not be 100% effective, do a urine pregnancy test after 26th, once or twice. In your case, there is almost no chance of pregnancy because you had protected sex. So do not worry. But, yes periods can be irregular for two to three cycles. So, watch for it. Drink more water.

Hopefully, you got your answer. If you still have more query, then you can ask in follow up.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you. When will this withdrawal bleeding stop? And, should I not consider this as my period?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Bleeding can continue from 1 to 6 days according to hormonal levels and its effect on the uterus. So, do not worry until the bleeding is not more. It will get controlled as hormonal balance returns. In case, if bleeding is more than normal, then consult nearby gynecologist to stop bleeding and may have to take other hormonal tablets from outside to control bleeding like progesterone tablets if required. But, you may not require this.

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

Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai
Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

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