Unprotected sex is the act of having sexual intercourse without using protection in the form of a condom. It is considered unsafe due to the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) it carries.
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I had unprotected sex and took an I-pill within 24 hours. Can I get pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex. I am worried but I have taken an I-pill within 24 hours. Will I get pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I do not see any reason to worry about it. As you have taken emergency contraceptive pills within 24 hours, you are safe now. These pills are very effective within 72 hours, the earlier the better. They make the inner lining of the uterus u... Read Full »
I have itching in vagina and anus after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected intercourse a few days ago. I have started feeling itchiness inside the vagina and anal canal. This started after the second day with a burning sensation while urinating. What could be the reason? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Based on the information you provided, you may have contracted a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The symptoms you described, such as itching, burning during urination, and discomfort in the vaginal and anal areas, are common signs of STIs like vaginal yeast infect... Read Full »
Why do I have irregular bleeding after a contraceptive pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I engaged in unprotected intercourse eight to nine days after the onset of my menstrual cycle. Subsequently, approximately four hours later, I took the emergency contraceptive pill. Around 13 to 14 days after this incident, I experienced sudden and intense stomach pain lasting for abou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. The heavy bleeding and stomach pain you experienced after taking the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) could be a side effect of the medication. The ECP, also known as the morning-after pill, can cause irregular bleeding ... Read Full »
I experience abnormal heat near the anus and testicles after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, After having unprotected sex, two to three hours later, I started to have abnormal heat in my anus, and between my testicles and anus, I took Ceftriaxone, but it did not help. What can I do? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Regarding sexually transmitted infection (STI), it is important to follow up with a doctor. Ceftriaxone is a common antibiotic used to treat certain STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, but it may not be effective agai... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I had unprotected intercourse five days ago but had not ejaculated within the vagina. I had an Unwanted 72 tablet within 47 hours of the intercourse. I have been experiencing slight body pain and mild stomach pain sometimes. Is there any risk of pregnancy? Please help. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you had taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours, there would be less chance of getting pregnant. Pregnancy symptoms do not appear this early, but please mention your last menstrual date and when you had intercourse ... Read Full »
I had a brown discharge after unprotected sex. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old female, I have very irregular periods. Sometimes they continued for months and sometimes they did not even come. One week back my boyfriend tried to have intercourse with me but it was my first time so it hurt so badly then he stopped. He did not use any contraceptiv... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and I am here to help you. First and foremost I would like to advise you to go with serum B hCG if you do not have periods within a month. Because having irregular periods can put you at risk of pregnancy when not using contraception, (bec... Read Full »
I suspect precum entry in my vagina. Can I get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor,My partner and I had unprotected sex last night but there was no ejaculation, and it was not for a very prolonged period of time. However, I suspect that a very minimal amount of precum might have entered my vagina. Is that a cause for concern? Is there a risk of pregnancy? Should I take a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. I have gone through your history in detail, and I can understand your concern. From your description, there could be a possibility of pregnancy (though the chances are very... Read Full »
Can I become pregnant while on a birth control pill?
Query: Hello doctor,My last period ended in the second week of last month. Seven days after my period, I had intercourse and immediately took the emergency tablet. My menstruation resumed six days after intercourse. After intercourse, I experienced some hazy fluid being discharged before the onset of menst... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to what you mentioned, the bleeding you had at the end of last month was largely due to withdrawal symptoms, which generally occur after taking an emergency contraceptive pill. Emergency contraceptives sometimes interfere with menstruation. Therefore, you s... Read Full »
I am in PrEP on demand. Should I start PEP in addition?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in PrEP on demand. This week, I took the protocol as indicated (two initial doses, one dose the next day, and two more every day for 48 hours after sex). In the sexual relationship, the condom was broken, and I did not realize it. I am nervous even though I fulfilled the protocol... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. The chances of transmission of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through single unprotected intercourse are low. Condom breakage can be considered almost as unprotected intercourse, though the risk in your... Read Full »
My girlfriend took an I-pill, and now she has a stomach pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex a few days back. Her period was due, and she took an I-pill. Now, her stomach was hurting, and she was bleeding a little. What should we do? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of I-pill (Levonorgestrel). It happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So, it does not necessarily happen to everyone. You may have menstrual irregularities in your case, which ... Read Full »