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How to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, We had unprotected sex yesterday and scared about pregnancy. She took I-pill after one hour. Please suggest what else we need to do to avoid pregnancy. Her last period was 12 days back and her next period is after 20 days. So, will her periods be regular or not? If there is any possibilit... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your partner has taken the I-pill after one hour of sex. This rules out the chance of pregnancy in all respect. So, please relax. You have nothing to worry for now. But, you should ask her to start regular pills like Femilon (Ethinyl estradiol and Desogestrel) or Novelo... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26-year-old female and my periods were delayed for two months. After which I got my periods, which lasted for more than 15 days. I consulted my doctor who prescribed M-pause. So my periods have stopped after taking those pills. I recently had unprotected sex on the next day itself ... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As such you have a minimal chance for conceiving as you are not menstruating regularly which means that you are not ovulating. Moreover, it is truly impossible to get a pregnancy if you had sex just after the stoppage of cyc... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, We had sex on her fourth day of the period. She took an I-pill within two hours. She got bleeding after five days. Today is the 27th day after sex, she got some nausea at noon, but no other symptoms. She got an I-pill previous month. Is it the temporary hormonal problem or she might be pr... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sex done on the fourth day of the cycle is entirely safe and has no risk of pregnancy. Yes, your assumption is right. These pills contain high amount of hormone, which could be the reason for her irregular cycle. This effect could persist for six to eight weeks after ... Read Full »
When to expect periods after an I-pill?
Query: Hi doctor, My girlfriend got her periods 20 days back. We had unprotected sex before 14 days and she took an I-pill after an hour. Now, she is suffering from bleeding since seven days which is not too heavy. But, she has lower abdomen pain and backache. Is there a chance for pregnancy? When to expec... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As she had the pill within the time as well as there was bleeding following that, chance of pregnancy is nil. Now, it is difficult to say about her next cycle. As this I-pill contains high hormone, it can mess up her inner hormonal balance. Due to this reason, she may h... Read Full »
Can my friend take I-pill if she has ovarian cyst and irregular periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend. But I have not ejaculated in her. Is there any chance for pregnancy? Some yellow substance was there on the tip of my penis. What is that? Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The process you have adopted while performing sex is termed as withdrawal method. Though this is a commonly practiced method, there exists reason for failure. The cause is some of your sperms could be present in your precum that is some amount of clear secretion fro... Read Full »