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Irregular Periods

Irregular periods means the days between two menstrual periods keep changing, heavy or light period than usual, or the duration of periods varies. Some of the common causes include placement of intrauterine device (IUD), using birth control pills, PCOS, stress, an overactive or underactive thyroid, and uterine fibroids.

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I have PCOS. What are the chances of me getting pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I am a PCOS patient. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on the expected day of my period and took an I-pill on the next morning, within 12 hours. I have not had any withdrawal bleeding. We had unprotected sex again in an interval two days. Do I need to take I-pill ...  Read Full »

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Dr. Naik Sharmila Shashikant

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, for now, you need to take I-pill to avoid getting pregnant within 72 hours preferably within 12 hours. But, emergency contraception is not to be taken on a regular basis as it has progesterone and as you have been diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), t...  Read Full »

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