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How can I manage my abdominal pain after taking an I-pill?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I took an I-pill on the 27th hour of unprotected sex. I have been having severe abdominal pain since I took the pill. I am experiencing a little shortness of breath.

Now, I am on my period, but it was four days late. It has been 10 days since I took an I-pill. I am having unendurable pain and bleeding. I tried pregnancy detection kit and it showed negative.

What should I do?

Kindly help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

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MBBS

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Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The fact that the menses have started after 10 days of I-pill intake ensures that there is no pregnancy. The pain and heavy bleeding are secondary to the progesterone effect of the high-dose progesterone pill, like the I-pill.

It is suggested that you should take the tablet Trapic-MF (Tranexamic acid) twice a day for the next three days. This should take care of pain and bleeding. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicine with consent. You may increase your water intake and use hot fomentation locally to reduce pain as well.

I hope this helps you.

Take care.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 30, 2016
Reviewed At March 3, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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