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I-pill Effect

I-pill is an emergency contraceptive pill that contains high amounts of hormones progesterone and estrogen. Common symptoms that you can experience after taking an I-pill are headaches, abdominal cramps, increased vaginal discharge, spotting, withdrawal bleeding, and delayed periods.

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I have delayed period despite taking the protective pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My period is delayed by one week and the pregnancy test is negative. I had unprotected sex. My last period date was in the second week of last month and I had taken I-pill three times between the last week of last month and the first week of this month, but I did not bleed. My perio...  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 I can understand your concern. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of Levonorgestrel (I-pill) and happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So, it is...  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex. Can I repeatedly take an I-pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex on 11th of this month, and took an I-pill the next day and again on 13th, the condom leaked, should I take another I-pill? I finished my periods on 10th of this month.  Read Full »


Dr. Neha Rathod

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. The pill will be effective for 72 hours of intercourse there is no need to repeat the same. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Take care.   Read Full »

Why am I having irregular bleeding after taking EC pill?

Query: Hello doctor, My last period date was 21st last month. I had unprotected sex on 20th last month and had taken an I-pill within two hours. Since the 6th of this month, I am having irregular bleeding which has been increasing. Is it a side effect of the pill? Is it implantation bleeding? I also have a...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Emergency contraceptive pills are hormonal pills that can disturb cycles. Post pills, there could be withdrawal bleed and you can have unscheduled spotting, erratic bleeding, and irregular periods as well. For your satisfaction, I suggest having serum beta hCG (bl...  Read Full »

My period is late after non-penetrative dry humping. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I got my periods late by more than three weeks. I had a non-penetrative dry humping with my boyfriend two months back. There was no penetration. I was wearing a panty and a pant. I felt some pre-cum on my thighs. After about 20 minutes, I took an I-pill just for safety. Six days after t...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are very unlikely to be pregnant. Dry humping without penetration and with clothing on reduces the chance of sperm reaching the vagina. Additionally, you took an emergency contraceptive pill (I-Pill) within 20 minutes as a pr...  Read Full »

Why do I have bleeding after five days of taking I-pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I took an i-pill eight days before my menstrual period was due, and after five days of taking it, I started bleeding. The bleeding lasted for three to four days, light spotting towards the end. But now, I have again started to bleed much ahead of my menstrual period. This does not usua...  Read Full »


Dr. Ravinder Kaur Khurana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest taking one gynecologic ultrasound and a routine urine examination to rule out the cause. Most likely, the symptoms are because of hormonal imbalance because of the I-pill. I suggest you start a combination of the Tranexamic acid with Mefenamic acid 500 ...  Read Full »

My partner's period is irregular. Will i-pill work?

Query: Hi doctor, I and my partner had unprotected sex. She is a virgin. We tried intercourse three times and each time it was not even more than 15 seconds. As she is a virgin she is getting huge pain when I insert into her vagina. Moreover, as it is hurting her, I not even inserted my organ completely in...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think you have to worry about this. Let me explain each one by one. If periods are irregular you can never predict when ovulation is. It is always 14 days before the periods. So even if it is 22-day cycle, ovulation will be on the third or fourth day. Life ...  Read Full »

Why am I having vomiting sensation after taking three I-pills in a month?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old and had taken three I-pill in a month and after having the third pill, I am feeling very strange like vomiting and uncomfortable. What is the reason behind it? Can it be a serious problem? Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I-pill is hormonal contraceptive pills that affect the menstrual cycle and prevent conception. But hormones have their individual effects as well. Recurrent I-pill can give you nausea, vomitings, breast tenderness, etc. If I-pill is taken in the first ten days of period...  Read Full »

I experience severe abdominal pain following intercourse and watery pinkish bleeding after taking an oral contraceptive. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old female and I weigh 112 pounds and my height is 5 feet and 3 inches. I have severe abdominal pain after I had intercourse with my husband. At first, we did not use any safety measures, then I took an I-pill following which I had a watery pinkish bleeding for one day. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I can understand your concern. From your description, it seems that you could be suffering from a vaginal infection, and I suggest you take the following: Tablet Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily. Tablet Metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily. Tabl...  Read Full »

I took an I-pill after unprotected sex but my period is delayed. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex but there was no ejaculation. Then I took an I-pill on the same day. But now my period is delayed. There is little to no cervical mucus discharge. Should I be scared of pregnancy? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Chances of pregnancy are very unlikely if no penetration or ejaculation happened near the vagina. In your case, since you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill so you are safe and chances of pregnancy are very unlikely. Ano...  Read Full »

When should I expect my period after taking the I-pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an average menstrual cycle of 28 to 30 days. My last period was two months ago. I had sexual intercourse one month ago and took I-pill. It has been four days, and there have been no withdrawal bleeding or other side effects. When should I expect my periods? My expected period da...  Read Full »


Dr. Arpit Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideally, it is very difficult to determine the date of your next period if you have taken emergency pills in between because they mess up your normal menstrual cycle. Nowadays, some people get delayed periods while some get early or at the normal time. I-pill (Levonorg...  Read Full »

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