Oral contraceptive pills (OCP) are tablets taken orally to prevent pregnancy. The two types of pills are combination pills and Progestin-only pills. These pills prevent pregnancy by either stopping your body from ovulating or by thickening the cervical mucus or thinning the outer lining of the uterus.
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How much Yasmin dosage should be taken first time after unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex about 12 hours ago. No ejaculation occurred but I knew there was still a risk of getting pregnant. I am thinking of using the Yasmin pills as a form of emergency contraception. Note that I have never taken the pill before and this would be the first time. I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, as you have read, Yasmin (Drospirenone) can be used as an emergency pill. Even if he has not ejaculated, you still stand a chance of pregnancy if the pre-seminal fluid, the clear fluid that comes out before semen, which is rich in young healthy sperms, comes in ... Read Full »
Does spotting for the first time mean pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am on the pill Lo Loestrin, but I have not been consistently taking it. My last period was on the 25th of last month and my average cycle is around 28 days. My husband and I had unprotected sex on 5th and 6th. I noticed some dark brown discharge on my underwear. When I wiped, it was mix... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The spotting that you are experiencing is probably you have not taken the pill regularly and withdrawal due to that. You had unprotected sex on day 11 and spotting on day 16. I do not think it is implantation bleeding. However, if you are keen to know whether you are pr... Read Full »
Are contraceptive pills started on the third day be effective?
Query: Hi doctor, I have started taking Novelon birth control pills from the third day of my period. Will this contraception be enough? This is the first time I am using the pills. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this oral contraceptive pill is more than enough for contraception. Do not take any other medication as this will work as a contraceptive. You may or may not experience slight nausea, abdominal cramping, lightheadedness and headache, but these will eventually settle... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, After my first child, I was diagnosed with endometriosis and developed painful periods and cramps. I underwent several laparoscopic removals, but endometriosis had developed on my bladder and bowel and could not be removed. After my second child, the pain became so severe that I had ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. . You have many factors contributing to your weight gain. Your ovary was removed, and the other ovary has PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Both of these cause insulin resistance leading to weight gain. Beside... Read Full »
Why am I not getting periods after taking Ovares tablet for 20 days?
Query: Hello doctor, I have missed my periods for four days and last 20 days I have taken Ovares plus tablet. After two days, I took the test and the test was negative. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? Ovares plus is Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate with Melatonin. Medical companies claim it has wonders, but trust me it is an innocent medicine with no much effect or side effect. The doctors advice that it increases the number of active eggs from ova... Read Full »
Is it unsafe to take Plan B pills during ovulation?
Query: Hello doctor,Hello, so if anyone knows about the menstrual cycle and all, I am not on a contraceptive pill because I do not have unprotected sex with my boyfriend, but I am someone who stresses quickly. A month and a half ago, I took a Plan B pill because I was scared, but the condom slipped away. U... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you are not using a regular contraceptive method, the use of emergency contraception Plan B pill (Levonorgestrel) increases the likelihood of irregular menstrual cycles. The timing of your last period and the use of... Read Full »
I am concerned about bad period cramps. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 16-year-old female of 5 '4 foot. I have questions about my period. I have been feeling bad cramps since my first period. Some months are so bad that medication like Tylenol does not help. Some months, it will only hurt for two days, and some months for four. The first four months ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Pain during this period can be severe and occasionally reduce your quality of life. The pain will get better with time and better after your first delivery. Pain is caused by the uterus trying to force the peri... Read Full »
Kindly suggest safe medications for birth control.
Query: Hello doctor, I recently got married and my husband does not want to use protection and we do not want to have babies for now. Hence, I would like to ask what kind of pills I can take so as to avoid pregnancy for now. Please suggest medications that will not affect my pregnancy later. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. There are a variety of birth control options available to help you avoid pregnancy. The best option for you will depend on your individual needs and preferences. Here are a few options to consider: ... 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 »
How to stop birth control pills safely, avoiding pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to discontinue my birth control pills due to weight gain and bloating. What is the safest way to stop it without risking pregnancy? I had unprotected sex five weeks ago. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest considering exploring alternative methods of contraception, such as using a copper intrauterine device (IUD), which is a T-shaped contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy, or using ... Read Full »
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