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Withdrawal Bleeding

Withdrawal bleeding is the monthly bleeding women on regular birth control pills experience during the pill-free period (or placebo week). Withdrawal bleed is not exactly the same as a menstrual bleed. It is caused by a slight change in hormonal levels and is much lighter than periods and also lasts fewer days.

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I have cramps and back pain after I-pill. Is it a sign of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I were intimate on the 10th of this month. I used I-pill on the next day. Due to that, I got bleeding on the 22nd which is my period date for four days. Now, I have cramps and back pain but not getting periods. Is it a sign of pregnancy?  Read Full »

Dr. Deepali Mohan Pohane

Dr. Deepali Mohan Pohane

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Calm down. You already got your menses, but still, have cramps. It can be a side effect of the pill. Were your menses regular and was the bleeding normal bleeding as you have in your menses?   Read Full »

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