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Had I-pill post sex and bleeding now. When to expect her next periods?

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Had I-pill post sex and bleeding now. When to expect her next periods?

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Published At June 29, 2017
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Patient's 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 expect her periods for the next month? Please guide.

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 have late period next time.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

She is bleeding from the past five days slowly. How to stop that?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

She will bleed. This is the effect of the pill and can persist up to next 10-14 days. Just look if there is any heavy withdrawal bleeding which is evidenced by change of pad within one hour or requirement of more than five pads in 24 hours. You need not be worried for it. Instruct her accordingly.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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