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Unprotected Sex

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 missed birth control pills. Can I take an emergency pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I am on birth control pills called Yasmin for around four months. I take pills daily at night after sex that is anytime between 10 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. In the current cycle, I missed the pill twice but took it immediately the next morning and then took the normal pill of that particular...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have tablets from your schedule, you need to have a backup protection like condoms to prevent pregnancy as unprotected intercourse is not advisable. It is advisable you continue the pack of your pill daily until completion and then stop for your withdrawal ble...  Read Full »

I want to know if pregnancy is possible. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have to ask about my risk of pregnancy from precum. My husband just let his penis inside me three to four times without a condom, and he did not have an orgasm. Could I be pregnant? This happened around two months back. I got my period five days after the event, which was my regular d...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Pre-ejaculate or precum usually does not contain sperm, so the chances of pregnancy are very low. Moreover, you seem to have got your periods twice after unprotected intercourse. So, it is unlikely that you may be pregnant. But still, for your ...  Read Full »

Taken Unwanted 72 within half an hour of unprotected sex. What is the success rate?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my fiancee two days ago and I gave her Unwanted 72 and we had sex just after the departure of her period. What is the chances of medicine success rate as I gave her within half an hour?  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The average success rate of an emergency contraceptive pill may range from 75 to 85 % after an unprotected intercourse if taken immediately. So, rest assured and wait till the expected period. But, however, I would suggest to use this pill only as an emergency back u...  Read Full »

Is vaginal bleeding a side effect of taking I-pill?

Query: Hello doctor, I took an I-pill eight days back (within 72 hours of unprotected sex), but since yesterday I have been experiencing vaginal bleeding, which is slightly on the heavier side though not as much as my regular menses. There is ten days more for my expected period date, which is why I am co...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a withdrawal bleeding following the emergency contraceptive pill used. A disturbing pattern of bleeding is expected after hormonal withdrawal pills. Here is your case; it is mostly because of the hormonal effect of the emergency contraceptive pill that ha...  Read Full »

What is the possibility of pregnancy with unprotected intercourse on safe days with i-pill?

Query: Hello doctor, My last period was on the 3rd of last month. Immediately, the next day, I had unprotected sex but I took a pill the next day. Later after one week (i .e, on the 11th) I experienced spotting. I am worried about whether I am pregnant. Now I am expecting my regular cycle but I am late for...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the details you provided, if you had your periods started on 3rd, then effectively 4th is usually a safe period. So chances of pregnancy are usually less for any intercourse during your menstrual cycle, but very rarely it can happen too. I would also like to...  Read Full »

Am I taking my birth control pills in the right sequence?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28 year old female. I am on birth control pills (Femilon) from the last two months. I had finished the first pack on the 19th last month. After that, I got my period on the sixth pill-free day, that is, on the 25th. I have restarted the new pack on the 27th. I have taken all th...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have correctly taken all the pills in the pack regularly as prescribed, that is for 21 days with 7 days off, there is very less chance of a pregnancy. The failure rates of pills, if properly used, is less than 0.5 %. So, you need not panic and repeat your urine...  Read Full »

Can I take an emergency contraceptive pill after an unprotected sex?

Query: Hi doctor, Is it right to have unprotected sex without a condom? Can I take an emergency contraceptive pill after it?  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. An emergency pill is meant only for emergency and during accidental contacts. It should not be used for a routine purpose. It is better to go for a consistent method of contraception like condoms and oral contraceptive pills. Cyclical oral contraceptive pills have very ...  Read Full »

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