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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Query: Hello doctor,I am 22 years old and had sex for the first time a few years back. I took a tablet of I-pill on the same day. Later I got my periods like a normal cycle. Then had sex again after a few days and took a tablet I-pill again. My period cycle looks like not a normal cycle. Again after a few ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.The first i-Pill is not a ‘use when required medicine. It is an emergency contraceptive pill. This means if you think the routine contraceptive method fails then take it as an emergency. When you take I-pill like this, it is very difficult to say whether it worked or not.... Read Full »
I have taken a I-pill within 12 hours after sex. How do I know it is working?
Query: Hi doctor, I have taken an I-pill (Levonorgestrel) around 12 hours after sex. I want to know when does an I-pill start to work after taking it? What are the signs that it is working? After taking the pill, it has been three hours, and I have not faced any side effects. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I-pill is an emergency contraceptive pill and should be taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. As you have taken it within 12 hours, it is good. It will restrict ovulation if ovulation has not happened already. Suppose ovulation... Read Full »