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What are the effects of hormonal imbalance caused by Levonorgestrel?
Query: Hello doctor, During the first day of my period, I came in close contact with my partner without safety measures, and the next day I took a tablet Unwanted-72. After that, for one day, my period stopped. Now, my period is continuing, and there is abdomen pain as well. Please guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Tablet Unwanted-72 (Levonorgestrel) is a hormonal pill, which causes hormonal imbalance in the body's naturally occurring hormones. As a result, it causes irregular bleeding, heavy bleeding, breast tenderness, vomiting, and delay periods. A... Read Full »
Is bleeding after taking I-pill the regular menstrual bleeding?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female. I had my periods on the 2nd of this month, then had unprotected sex on the 10th of this month, and took an I-pill on the same day. Since the 18th of this month (2 days), I have been bleeding but not so much as I do in my periods and had abdominal cramps too.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mild bleeding or spotting after intake of I-pill is a side effect. This may be accompanied by abdominal cramps, bloating, and nausea, similar to symptoms seen during the menstrual cycle. Do not worry, and this will only occur during this cycle. Your regular periods w... Read Full »
Are my bleeding and cramps before the due date because of tablet Plan B?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a protected intercourse one week ago and took tablet Plan B within six hours of intercourse. I took the pill because we fingered, and I am sure we had some semen in our hands. I got bleeding and cramps now, but my period is due after 12 days. Is this my earlier period or somethi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The bleeding you are experiencing is called withdrawal bleeding, and it is a side effect of emergency contraceptives like Plan B (Levonorgestrel). Plan B is synthetic progesterone called Norethisterone. So, when you take it, the proges... Read Full »
How many days does withdrawal bleeding last?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25-years-old female. My height is 5'5," and my weight is 165 lbs. I was diagnosed with PCOS several years ago, and they advised me to lose weight to regularize my periods. I used to take pills for 21 days to get my periods. Ten months ago, I started taking homeopathic medicines f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Withdrawal bleeding is a side effect of emergency contraception. Usually, withdrawal bleeding can last for five to six days and can be quite heavy. It should stop on its own, but you can take medication if the bleeding does ... Read Full »
I missed my period after taking birth control pills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I missed my period for this month and I am worried. I am currently on birth control (Estarylla pills) and the last week of last month, there were a few days I forgot to take my pills and had to double up for about 3-4 days. After that, I had brown discharge for 4 days a week before my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The discharge you saw was breakthrough bleeding. Estarylla or any birth control pills contain estrogen and progesterone which are the hormone that control your menstrual cycle. They have to be taken every day at the same time, 2 doses being 24 hours apart. When a pil... Read Full »