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I took I-Pill after sex but never had withdrawal bleeding. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a regular cycle of 28 to 30 days. I got my last period last month, and I had bleeding for five days. But I had unprotected sex on the third day of my periods, and I took I-pill within 10 hours. I have not got a withdrawal bleed, and also, I have not got my periods this month. Can I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen many ladies taking I-pill post unprotected sex are unable to get withdrawal bleed. But they can have heavy bleeding in the same menses during which they had sex, or they can have prolonged bleeding during the periods when the I-pill was taken in the proper d... Read Full »
Can I use Norethindrone continuously to delay my periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I have used the tablet Norlut-N to postpone my periods in the last month for five days. And I want to postpone for this month (for five days). And again, I need to postpone my periods for next month (it is mandatory). Can I use those tablets continuously for three months? Do I get any sid... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Norlut N (a synthetic form of progestin)is used to delay menses or as a contraceptive. It can cause irregular menstrual bleeding, breast tenderness, puffiness of hands, and face, weight gain, mood changes, facial hair growth, etc. If you are... Read Full »
Please suggest some medicine to delay periods.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old. I am breastfeeding (not exclusively) my 9-month-old baby due to which I am having irregular periods almost every month. They get delayed for 10 to 15 days. Now, I am on vacation and really do not want my periods for at least 10 days to come as there will be a lot of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In breastfeeding, serum prolactin increases. That helps in milk production. Even for increasing breast milk production, sometimes prolactin has been given. Prolactin depresses/reduces/disturbs the menstrual cycle. Before six months of age, it is better for breastfeed... Read Full »
What medication can I take to delay my period date?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to delay menstruation. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have hormonal medications to delay the periods. For better results, start 5 to 7 days in advance of a particular date. Have tablet Primolut N (10 mg twice daily) and continue till three days before you want to have periods. After stopping medications, you can ha... Read Full »
Can one I-pill after sex prevent unwanted pregnancy? Do you recommend one more I-pill?
Query: Hi doctor, My partner had sex with me before ten days. During that time, my condom was out and went inside of her without our knowledge. I did an ejaculation, and so she took one I-Pill on the evening. Now, we are worried about unwanted pregnancy. She says that her breasts have become big and her n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she has taken I-pill (Levonorgestrel) in a proper dose within 48 to 72 hours of unprotected sex, without any vomiting, then it will work, and she will have bleeding within one to two weeks. Please mention about the menstrual history. It would be better, and I can gui... Read Full »
I have a missed period after taking protective pills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have never had irregular periods, but recently I missed my periods. So I wanted to ask if we can get periods in the first month after having Levonorgestrel and then miss them in the next month. I want to specify that I had Levonorgestrel within three to four hours of the intercourse.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query Levonorgestrel hormonal contraceptive pills interfere with the normal menstrual cycle and inhibit conception by inhibiting ovulation or fertilization or implantation etc. You get withdrawal bleed, but it depends on how early the body gets rid o... Read Full »
Though I am not involved in sexual activity, my period is late for ten days. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have not involved in any sexual activity, but my period is late for ten days. What is the reason? Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send your gynecology, and obstetrics report, drug history and medical history. Strict diet, strenuous exercise, anxiety, stress, illness, contraceptives, medications, and hormonal imbalance can cause delayed periods. If you are not involved in sexual activity and... Read Full »
Can you suggest some medicine to correct irregular periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 36 years old female, and I am married. I am suffering from prolonged and irregular periods. Periods stop and start again for a long time of almost months together. Before three years, I got PCOD problem, but now I have not checked and undergone any medical tests. I took ayurvedic med... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If there are heavy periods which is affecting your daily activities, then you need to pay attention to it and try to solve the issue as soon as possible. Heavy periods can give you anemia, dizziness, generalized weakness and other long-term symptoms as well. Start takin... Read Full »
Can I take Primolut N 5 mg along with a regular contraceptive pill?
Query: Hi doctor, I am taking tablet Primolut N 5 mg three times a day for bleeding. I am using it for a short-term period. Once my bleeding stops, I will stop using it. Can I take Primolut N 5 mg along with my regular oral contraceptive pill? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Primolut N 5 mg (Norethisterone) is a hormonal medication used to delay periods and after stopping it, it can cause withdrawal bleeding within one to two weeks and can cause unscheduled bleeding or irregular periods or spotting. When you are taking oral contraceptive... Read Full »
Is there any chance of pregnancy post sex after Primolut tablets?
Query: Hi doctor, I have taken seven Primolut tablets last month for delaying periods. After three days of stopping those tablets I got periods but this month it is almost 14 days delayed. Still, I did not get my periods. I have involved in sex before four days of periods date. Is there any chance of getti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Check if you have taken or recently stopped any medications or hormones, had an illness, strict diet or strenuous exercise, thyroid abnormalities all can delay periods. Wait for a week and have serum beta hCG (blood pregnancy test) to clear pregnancy status. Near menses... Read Full »