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I bled before my period after doing sex with a pull-out method. Can I be pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18, and I had unprotected sex a few times last month using the pull-out method. I thought that I could not get pregnant with that method. I am stressed that I could be pregnant because I had some bleeding a week before my period. The bleeding was less than usual, but I still needed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rightly said, withdrawal is not an effective method. As the precum or pre-seminal fluid (the clear fluid that comes out before the semen) is rich in active with healthy sperms, it can be enough for you to get pregnant. I cannot tell you conclusively if that was an implant... Read Full »
I have body pain, sore throat, and neck tightness. Can it be HIV?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with a call girl ten months back. Then after three months, I got my HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) test done and the test was negative. Then again I got the HIV test after six months, the test was negative. Then after eight months, I got my HIV test done again, t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So whatever symptoms are there, it is due to vitamin deficiency. All tests are negative so it is clear that there is no HIV infection. So do not worry. You can consult a general physician. So he will give you written prescription, even I can but a long treatment is req... Read Full »
My period is delayed despite having sex during safe period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex during the safe sex period and with improper penetration. It was not there for more than two seconds. But despite these precautions, my periods are late. According to the previous month's period date, this month it has been delayed. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, WeIcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Delay in your periods can be due to the following reasons: Pregnancy (chances are less). Still considering your history of unprotected sex – make sure you do a urine pregnancy test to know the cause. Any infection – If there is wh... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex. Should I take an I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex yesterday but my partner is not sure if he withdrew on time. Today morning I felt certain fluid coming out of my vagina. Should I take an I-pill to avoid pregnancy? Will it cause any side effects in later stages? My menstrual date is around 7th of each month. Also... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be better if you take regular cyclic contraceptives instead of emergency for few months generally. At present emergency contraceptive pills to be taken to be on safe side as millions of sperms in 1 to 2 most of semen and only one sperm enough to give preg... Read Full »
What are the chances of pregnancy after taking two I-pills in two hours?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unsafe sex with my girlfriend. I am sure that I did not ejaculate but she did take an i-pill for safety. We had sex for the second time and now I guess that I might have ejaculated and so she took one more i-pill. So, in total she had two i-pills in a time gap of two hours. Now she ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she has taken the i-pill within 24 hours of the intercourse and in her case twice within a gap of two hours then she has doubled the concentration of progesterone. Usually, a withdrawal bleed is seen within next five to seven days from the day of i-pill intake. As sh... Read Full »
Will I get HIV through unprotected oral and vaginal sex?
Query: Hello doctor,Two months ago, I had protected vaginal sex twice and unprotected oral sex and a blowjob. After 9 days and 22 hours, I took HIV RNA PCR. It was negative, but I am still worried about HIV and other STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). I do not have any symptoms of HSV (human simplex vir... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I understand that you are worried about the possibility of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and other STIs(sexually transmitted infection) or STDs(sexually transmitted diseases). It is important to prioritize your s... Read Full »
Why did my period go missing after taking the I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my last period 1.5 months back which lasted for three days. I had unprotected sex two days after that. I took an I-pill on that day itself and started having bleeding in five days which again lasted for three days. It was more like a period only. I took a pregnancy test four day... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have already described that after unprotected sex you took a hormonal emergency contraceptive. Emergency contraceptive pills are hormones that interfere with regular cycles and act to prevent conception by interference in ovulation, fertilization or implantation and... Read Full »
Does irregular period after unprotected sex mean pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, My periods suddenly stopped after a few hours. Then, it started again the next day and stopped again. I had unprotected sex six days before my periods started. Could I be pregnant? Please reply as soon as possible. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your menses have started after your sexual episode, then it is unlikely that you would be pregnant at all. There is endometrial shedding occurring and hence, you would not be pregnant. However, you may get a serum beta hCG test done to confirm. If the hCG levels a... Read Full »
Is there a chance of pregnancy after pulling out on time?
Query: Hello doctor,I had sex on the 1st, and my period due date is on the 5th. Though my husband did not cum in me, and he pulled out in time still, are there chances of pregnancy? My cycle is a regular one otherwise. I am just getting tensed. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is your safe period. So, the chance of pregnancy is very remote. Read Full »
Is it good to take I-pill after having unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old girl. I had unprotected sex. My last periods was before two months and still I have not got any. Is there a chance of pregnancy? I have had i-pill twice last year in a gap of 6 months. My periods are sometimes a day or two late. But, I am really worried as I really cann... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I totally understand your situation. Handling an unwanted pregnancy can be very stressful. As you had unprotected intercourse within the safe time of your cycle, it is very unlikely that you might be pregnant. If you still have a doubt then get a home pregnancy test kit... Read Full »