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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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What can I do to avoid pregnancy after unprotected sex last night?

Query: Hi doctor, What to do after an unprotected sex? Me and my boyfriend had sex last night and he ejaculated inside. I have not taken any birth control pills. What to do if i should not get pregnant? Does it work if I take birth control pills? Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us for your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. If you had unprotected sex and wanted to discontinue the pregnancy, I suggest I-Pill (Levonorgestrel). You can take one tablet of I-Pill 1.5 mg as early as possib...  Read Full »

I have PCOD and I took I-pill. I still have not had my periods. What could be the cause?

Query: Hi doctor, I have taken the tablet Deviry 10 mg, and on the second day, I took I-pill and then Deviry 10 mg, and I still did not have my periods. Also, I have PCOD. Please help.   Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities in your case could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by an I-pill (oral contraceptive pill) and Deviry (Progestin). As you took I-pil...  Read Full »

Is it normal to bleed twice a month after taking an emergency pill?

Query: Hi doctor, When I eventually have sex with my partner, I take emergency pills, and after taking those pills, I got two time periods in the same month. One time is a normal routine, and the second period comes after taking pills. Is that normal? I already feel so depressed for this reason.  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities, in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by the emergency pill. As you took the pill on time, there is almost no chance of pregnancy in your case. So wait and watch f...  Read Full »

Can I take I-pill to prevent unplanned pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend yesterday. He did not ejaculate inside of me and took out long before ejaculation. My periods are after seven days. Should I take I-pill to be on the safe side? Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you had unprotected sex and wanted to discontinue the pregnancy, I suggest you can take one tablet of I-pill (Levonorgestrel) 1.5 mg as early as possible, wit...  Read Full »

I had intimate contact with my partner. Can I get pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I had intimate contact two and a half months back. However, we did not have intercourse. I was not sure if his ejaculation had touched my body. Also, I took an I-pill 11 hours after the contact. I got my period after 11 days, which was very light, and lasted for 17 days...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for trusting us. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your symptoms can be due to a hormonal imbalance or pregnancy. The endometrial thickness in your pelv...  Read Full »

Is I-pill causing delays in my periods? Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I took an I-pill after three hours of sex (not penetrative intercourse, just fingering, but fingers might have precum). I had normal periods last month. However, this month my period did not come. My normal cycle is around 29 to 30 days. Did a urine pregnancy test twice, and the result wa...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you have periods at your time of period date, there is no chance of pregnancy in your case. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of the I-pill (Levonorgestrel). It happens due to the sudden withdraw...  Read Full »

A few days after taking the plan B pill, I had spotting just like periods for six days but with much darker blood. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I took the plan B pill 1 month before my period. A few days after taking the plan B pill, I had spotting just like periods for six days but with much darker blood. I have not got my period yet. Could I be pregnant? Kindly help.   Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you have proper menses at your time of period date, there is no chance of pregnancy in your case. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of the I pill, it happened due to the sud...  Read Full »

I am experiencing mild lower abdominal cramps and slight spotting even after taking contraceptive pills. Is it a sign of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, It has been 24 days since my last unprotected sex. Right now, I feel a little cramp in my lower tummy and notice a slight blood spotting, but I used to take contraceptive pills within 72 hours of unprotected sex. I think I am pregnant. How do I know if I am truly pregnant? When should...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. Withdrawal bleeding is a common side effect of the contraceptive I-pill. It occurs due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. However, it does not necessarily hap...  Read Full »

My periods got delayed after I had unprotected sex with my partner and took I-pill. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor,A month ago, I had unprotected sex with my partner. To avoid becoming pregnant, I took the I-pill. And we waited for the next menstrual period, which was supposed to arrive a few days back but has yet to come. Except for missing periods and stomach aches, no pregnancy-related symptoms are ...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In your case, menstrual irregularities could result from a hormonal imbalance caused by taking an I-pill (Levonorgestrel). Your case has almost no chance of pregnancy because you took the I-pill on time. So keep an eye out for your menstru...  Read Full »

Can I get pregnant if I have had unprotected sex after taking I pill?

Query: Hello doctor,I took an I-pill last month, and we had unprotected sex around the same time. Do I need to retake the i-pill?  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. If you have unprotected sex and want to discontinue the pregnancy, you can take an i-pill (Levonorgestrel) 1.5 mg as early as possible after the intercourse (maximum within 72 hours). Only one tablet is req...  Read Full »

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