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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 »
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 »
I missed a birth control pill dose and had sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking birth control pills currently. I took all pills on time from day one of my last periods but missed the dose on the 18th day, took it with the 19th dose, and had unprotected sex the following day. Will this cause any problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. When you miss one dose, take two doses the next day. If you miss a dose for two days, take two drugs for the next two days. If it takes more than two days, start a new cycle. So you need not worry. If the period is mi... Read Full »
I took broken contraceptive pills. Could I get pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been taking the oral contraceptive tablet Intimacy plus 2 for the past two years. Pills four, five, and six were broken in this month's pack. I had unprotected sex with my husband on the seventh day of the pill pack. Is this a concern? And Will I get pregnant? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you have not taken three active pills continuously and had unprotected sex, you are not protected in this cycle because it is your fertile day. As you had unprotected sex and wanted to discontinue the pregnancy, I suggest you take the tab... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex on the 5th day of my period. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I took combination pills without taking any breaks for three months consecutively. However, I had breakthrough bleeding, so I discontinued the pill and let my uterus bleed for seven days. On the fifth day of my period, I had unprotected sex. Can I get pregnant? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalances caused by birth control pills. Once you stop the pill, the usual period resumes within a month, but sometimes it may take time to resum... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had protected sex on the 12th day of my menstrual cycle, but the condom broke. It only contained precum, and I am unsure if it tore inside. Therefore, I took an I-pill within eight hours. When is the expected time to get periods if I have a regular 28 to 30 days menstrual cycle? It ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of the 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... Read Full »
Can I get pregnant after taking Unwanted 72?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner. After a month, I had a delay in my periods. I want to know about pregnancy. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you had unprotected sex, there is a chance of pregnancy in your case. It depends upon the day of your menstrual cycle it happened. Delayed menses is due to hormonal imbalance caused by sex. Get your home urine test if you miss your periods by seven days. Read Full »
Why did I miss my periods after sex on cycle's first day?
Query: Hi doctor, I had intercourse with my girlfriend on the fourth day of her cycle. The next morning she took Unwanted 72 (emergency birth control pill) since it was unprotected. After around one week she had light periods, which continued for three to four days. The next month she got a delayed period... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. The chances of pregnancy are almost nil in your case, as she had unprotected sex in her safe period days. She should repeat her urine pregnancy test after five days and share her results with us (though the ... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex and had periods. Can I get pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 20 years old. I had unprotected sex with a pull-out method though he did not ejaculate. After 20 days, I had my period, but I was confused if it was implantation bleeding or periods. I did take a pregnancy test 10 days after my period, and it was negative. Currently, I have heavy b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalances. But as you have irregular periods, it could be an ovulatory cycle too. Get your pelvic ultrasound to see the endometrial thickn... Read Full »
I had unprotected intercourse four days after my period. What are the chances of my pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,My last period was a month ago, and I had unprotected intercourse four days later. My period started five days ago but lasted only three days. I still feel nauseous and want to know if pregnancy is possible. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had unprotected sexual intercourse on the ninth day of your menstrual cycle. The fertility period is between the 11th and 17th day of the menstrual cycle. Considering the above, it appears unlikely that you will get pregnant unless there is a wide variation in the ... Read Full »