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Side Effects Of Ipill

I-pill is an emergency contraceptive pill which is used to prevent a pregnancy after the sexual act has occurred. Since it is a hormonal pill, it causes side effects such as vaginal bleeding, nausea, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, headache, weight gain, mood swings, etc.

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How effective are the withdrawal method and I-pill?

Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex and took I-pill within 8 hrs. I am regular with 28 to 30 day cycle. I do not know about my fertility. What are the chances for my pregnancy? We used only withdrawal method.  Read Full »


Dr. Garima Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You said that you had unprotected intercourse and within eight hours you took I-pill. So, the chances of you getting pregnant are very less, as I-pill prevents 50 to 80% chance of getting pregnant. But, simultaneously I-pill does have certain side effects like delayed p...  Read Full »

Delayed periods after safe sex. Shall we go for pregnancy test?

Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex before 10 days of my period using condom. He did not ejaculate inside me. Before that day while having some foreplay a little amount of semen spilled near my vaginal area. Next day I took i-pill for safety concern. But I did not get my periods yet. Today is my due. I a...  Read Full »


Dr. Garima Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is very less chance of becoming pregnant as you had protected sex as well as you took i-pill within 24 hours of sex. Second thing, you can have irregular one or two cycle or your periods might get delayed as you have taken i-pill. You can do pregnancy test at home...  Read Full »

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