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I missed a pill and got my period. Should I take the pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I am being treated for PCOS. My gynecologist prescribed me Irozorb syrup, ovacare tablets, and Sysron-N. I started taking them on the fifth day of my last period. I missed my Sysron pill on the 22nd and 23rd. I took my usual dosage now today. I got my period. Should I continue the tabl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You missed the pill. So, you had the withdrawal bleeding. It is better if you take a combined pill for PCOS (polycystic ovaries syndrome). I suggest you stop the drug and start a combined pill from day-5. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and sta... Read Full »
How do I know if I have withdrawal bleeding or periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I usually get my periods after a 40-day cycle due to a health issue. This month it did not happen, so I was working out and eating right to get my periods. I had no sex since my last menstruation, so I felt safe and skipped the pregnancy test. Yesterday, while pulling out the condom af... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You will have withdrawal bleeding within five days. In both withdrawal bleeding and periods, the endometrial lining is shed, so it does not make any difference whether its withdrawal bleeding or periods. In th... Read Full »
What could be the reason for bleeding on the 12th day after taking the contraceptive pill?
Query: Hello doctor, A 25 year old girl with a known complaint of PCOD since a month had unprotected intercourse on the 18th of last month. It was her 14th day of menses. She took Unwanted-72 within one hour of the act. She had bleeding on the 30th. The bleeding lasted for three days. Now, the question is,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is her normal period if she had proper bleeding. But, if the bleeding was slight, then ask her to do a pregnancy test. She should have her next period around the end of this month. But, since she has PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), there can be a delay in he... Read Full »
Kindly help me with my symptoms after nonpenetrative sex.
Query: Hello doctor, I recently had nonpenetrative sex with my partner using a condom, but after removing the condom he ejaculated a little near my genitals and outside my vagina. I took an emegency pill within 48 hours but got a brown discharge followed by bleeding. The bleeding decreased eventually and b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. First of all please do not worry about pregnancy, your beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is negative. 1. Beta hCG usually comes positive after 14 days of conception so if it is less than five on 17th day... Read Full »