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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 have not had a period for last three months. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had irregular period problems, and for the last three months I have not had a period. Last 1.5 months ago I had cramps and had minute bleeding for a few hours only. I am sexually active with a partner, unfortunately, I had unprotected sex last month. I took an I-pill after four...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of irregular menses, abdominal cramps, and intake of contraceptive pills after unprotected sexual activities, I propose you have a developed hormone imbalance with possible pelvic inflammatory disease. Please do a ...  Read Full »

I had sex and took pills after four days. Will I get pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex and then took Postinor-2 after four days. I did a pregnancy test the next day morning, and it was negative but felt symptoms of early pregnancy. Does that mean I am pregnant? Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Regarding feeling symptoms of pregnancy despite intake of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel) after four days of sex, you are a candidate for the possibility of being pregnant. Postinor is an emergency pill within 24...  Read Full »

I had unprotected sex last month. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend last month and took i pill within three hours. After eight days I had bleeding for three days which was not like period flow, what is this bleeding? I even had my period seven days before having sexual activity. I am really worried as I am still a...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms of not seeing your period this month. I propose you have developed irregular menses from the pills you took for pregnancy protection. Let me explain better, the bleeding you saw after having sexual activity was mea...  Read Full »

I have frequent vaginal infection despite treatment. Is it HIV?

Query: Hello doctor,I engaged in intercourse with my boyfriend without using a condom. We had vaginal intercourse, there was precum, but no fluid was released, it might have been the precum. I took Metronidazole tablets and Itraconazole for a month, and it subsided. However, I have a recurring yeast infect...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Regarding your symptoms and the development of a vaginal infection after a previous unprotected sexual intercourse, I suggest you undergo following tests: HVS (high vaginal swab). You can also undergo RVS (rectal vaginal s...  Read Full »

My menstrual cycle is disturbed after taking an I pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex recently and I took an I-pill right after it. Later I got my period eight days early. I had been bleeding for eight days. Now my period is due this month. I did a pregnancy test and it was negative. What should I do now? When will my period come? I took Deviry 10 ...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry. Regarding your symptoms of delayed menses, I suggest you have developed a hormone imbalance. please do a hormone profile test and if normal please take the following for the menses. Your question if spottin...  Read Full »

I am concerned about unprotected sex and pregnancy. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a pregnancy-related issue. I had unprotected sex five days ago. He did not 'finish' me, but there were a few 'push'. But the problem is that I have concerns about getting pregnant and know that pregnancies can happen. Ironically, my right ovary has been hurting and feeling ill, l...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your sexual experience with your spouse and other pregnancy symptoms, I propose you do a pregnancy test for confirmation. If it is positive, then visit a nearby obstetric clinic for attention. If your sympto...  Read Full »

I have missed period after taking emergency contraceptive pills. Is there a need to take a pregnancy test?

Query: Hi doctor, I had my last period before unprotected sex on but I consumed an i-pill within hours after sex. My average period cycle’s 26 days. I have still not had periods until now and have no signs like cramps or anything. Is there a possibility that I am pregnant? Should I perform a UPT (urine p...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi. Welcome to icliniq. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Regarding your symptoms, you have the following diagnosis: Secondary amenorrhoea due to hormone imbalance. Yes, you can do a pregnancy test and obstetric ...  Read Full »

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