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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 »
My periods are delayed after taking contraceptives. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex on the sixth day of my cycle and took an emergency contraceptive pill, followed by withdrawal bleeding after two weeks, followed by no period on the expected date. Negative pregnancy urine test 21 days after unprotected sex and negative blood serum hCG 45 days post ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of an emergency contraceptive pill(Levonorgestrel). It happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So, it does not necessarily happen to everyone.... 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 consider the lighter periods after taking Unwanted-72 as implantation bleeding?
Query: Hi doctor, I took an Unwanted-72 pill after 80 hours of intercourse, my period started three days early, and it lasted only three days. It was with normal flow, and my bleeding stopped now, but I am still having pain in that area and feeling a little weak. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Menstrual irregularities, in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by an I-pill. You have taken I-pill a little late for time, but as menses resumed, there is almost no chance of pregnancy in your case. I suggest you take a pain... Read Full »
Can I conceive after taking an emergency contraceptive pill?
Query: Hi doctor, I had intercourse with my boyfriend end of last month, took an Unwanted 72 tablet within 72 hours, and had intercourse again before taking the unwanted 72 tablets. I got light bleeding in the beginning of this month that lasted for four days. I doubted pregnancy and did the at-home pregna... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. You may have menstrual irregularities which could be caused due to hormonal imbalances caused by the pill. As you took the pill on time that is within 24 hours, there is almost no chance of pregnancy in you... Read Full »
What are the chances of getting pregnant after taking Unwanted 72?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old and I had sex a week back. My partner ejaculated outside the vagina and I took unwanted 72 the other day. Is there any chance of getting pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. As you took Ipill on time, there is no chance of pregnancy in your case. Delayed menses can be due to hormonal imbalance caused by Ipill. Get your home urine test if you missed your period by seven days. Read Full »
I have withdrawal bleeding and abdominal cramps. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex, and my last period date is the 3rd of January. So I have taken an unwanted 72 tablets after 11 hours. After taking the tablet on the seventh day, I started withdrawal bleeding. And now I have a little cramp in my abdomen, and my period has not started yet. Thank you... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of the I-pill. It happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So it does not necessarily happen to everyone. In your case, you may have abdomi... Read Full »
I did not have withdrawal bleeding. Is there a chance I am pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiance 10 days back. It was the 12th day after my last period. I took I-pill within two hours of intercourse. But I did not have withdrawal bleeding. Is there any chance to get pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you had I pill, the chances of pregnancy are not there in your case. Every person does not have withdrawal bleeding. You just wait and watch for your menses. Regards. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I took an emergency contraceptive within the recommended timeframe after a specific incident. Following this, I experienced withdrawal bleeding but had no subsequent menstrual period. Despite conducting multiple urine pregnancy tests, all of which were negative, I am uncertain about the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Menstrual irregularities in your case may be attributed to the hormonal imbalance caused by the contraceptive you took. Since you took the contraceptive on time, the likelihood of pregnancy is minimal. Abdominal pain and white discharge co... Read Full »
I did not have periods despite taking contraceptives.
Query: Hi doctor,Before a week, I took a tablet Unwanted-72 within 72 hours after having unprotected sex. I do not have bleeding even after nine days. My last period was before a month. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Menstrual irregularities, in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by a contraceptive pill. But there is no chance of pregnancy as you took the tablet on time. Take a home urine pregnancy test a week before your missed period date. Read Full »