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When do periods occur after taking I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my partner. We used the condom but at the end, we found it broken but according to him nothing slipped inside but for safety I took i-pill within two hours. After this, I got bleeding within six days of i-pill intake and it lasted for five days and was the same as regul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After having sex, five days later you got your periods. This indicates that 100% you are not pregnant. Now the delay in your next periods is due to the effect of i-pill. But there is no need to worry. No need to do any further pregnancy test as there is no chance of pre... Read Full »
I had brown discharge after taking I-pills. Could I be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I took two I-pills within a gap of five days between them. My regular period date is towards the middle of every month. On my regular period date, I had a brown discharge twice or thrice a day for five days. This was the exact time cycle of my period. Now, I am concerned about the pos... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You have messed up with the hormonal balance, which may be the reason that you are not getting periods. I-Pill is a high dose of progesterone hormone, which is produced in your body during the second half of the perio... Read Full »
I took an I-pill after sex three days post-period. Can I be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had my period last month. I had unprotected sex three days after my periods ended, but I took an I-pill within 12 hours. My period usually arrives around the same time each month. Now, I am two days late for my expected period. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Ovulation usually occurs around the 12th to 16th day of the period. The life of the egg is 24 hours, and that of the sperm is 72 hours. So there was no chance of the egg being available for a possible sperm, and sperm... Read Full »
My periods are delayed. Should I take an I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor,I got my last period in the fourth week, two months ago. My next period was due in the fourth week of the next month. I did not have sexual intercourse during this time frame. However, I am three days late, and I had unprotected sexual intercourse on the third day of the missed period. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Based on the information provided, I can offer some general guidance. If you have not had a period for over four weeks or more than 42 days and have experienced unprotected sexual intercourse during this tim... Read Full »
Can antibiotics reduce the effect of oral contraceptives?
Query: Hello doctor, I am using OCP Crisanta 21 for the last six months. Two weeks back, I went for a tooth extraction. So, I took antibiotic Magniclav 625 mg for five days. I had two tablets a day from 15th to 20th of last month. I started my current Crisanta pack on the 16th of last month. My question is... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. While some antibiotics do induce hepatic enzymes to decrease the efficacy of contraceptive pills, Amoxicillin is not one of them and can be safely used without the fear of contraceptive failure. However, it is important to stick to the contraceptive schedule. If you hav... Read Full »
My period started early after taking an emergency pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had irregular periods. So, my family doctor suggested to have Femilon. I had Femilon for over a year and stopped it three months back. After that I had two I-pills within a span of two weeks and my periods have started two weeks earlier. Kindly suggest a solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Period starting early is due to effect of I-pill. You do not need to do anything. But, if you have taken two I-pills in two weeks for contraception, then it is better to continue with Femilon (combination of Desogestrel and Ethin... Read Full »
Will emergency contraception work after 48 hours?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex and took I-pill after 48 hours. Will it work? I do not think ejaculation happened. However, I am nervous. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt, then get back to me. Take care. Read Full »
Do I need to take an emergency pill if I only had foreplay?
Query: Hello doctor, I had foreplay with my partner yesterday. We both were having some fun. He actually inserted a finger into my vagina though not deep. He was not sure if he had touched his precum or not. Also, his penis touched my vagina two to three times though he never inserted. Should I take an I-p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. It is highly unlikely that the insertion of the finger can result in pregnancy even if it was contaminated with precum because precum does not contain sperm. So, I do not think you need to take an emergency contraceptive pill. For more inform... Read Full »
I had nonpenetrative sex. Will I get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I had nonpenetrative sex with my partner. He did not ejaculate, but a kind of sticky lube came from his penis which he wiped with his hand and then rubbed his hand in the bedsheet. After that, he used his hand in my private areas. I am afraid that I might get pregnant. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a possibility that you may get pregnant with pre-ejaculate fluid itself if you were in a fertile period, as precum also contains sperms. It is better advised, that you should opt for an emergency contraceptive pill like an i-pill within next 72 hours to avoi... Read Full »
My periods are delayed after taking an emergency pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband and I had unprotected sex multiple times on the 7th, 8th and 14th. I took an I-pill on the 8th, 9th and 15th morning, within 12 hours of intercourse all the three times. I did not get my periods on the 13th as expected. Is there a chance of pregnancy? Today is the 20th and I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to understand that these are hormonal medicines and meant for emergency contraception and not for routine use as they can disturb and disrupt your cycles and can cause irregularities in your periods and even lead to ovarian failure. You cannot consecutivel... Read Full »