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I had my Mirena removed 25 days ago, my doctor told me that I will have some spotting (which I did for 4 days) and then I should return to my normal cycle on time. Well if that is true then I am 8 days late. I have been TTC so I am being hopeful, but I took a test 4 days ago and it was Negative. I am soooo sleepy all t... | Hello,You are too early to detect an ectopic pregnancy with symptoms since you had the IUD removed 25 days ago and should you conceive so soon, which is rare, symptoms usually develop at four weeks of pregnancy. The pain may be unrelated. Yet, to rule out, you can get a sonogram of the pelvis if possible in the trans-v... | 255,300 | Bleeding after taking morning after pill, heartburn, sore breasts. What is happening? |
I am taking crisanta for protection. It has 21 pills to be taken, and 7 pill free days. Please advise if the next pack has to be taken on the 1st day of the next period cycle or on the 8th day once the 7 pill free days are over irrespective of the periods starting again. | You should start new pack on the 8th day after 7 pill free days, irrespective of the day of period. But you must get period on any day during the 7 pill free days, if you do not get period in pill free days then wait before starting new pack. Start on 1st day if period occurs few days later, if period does not occur in... | 255,301 | Sleepiness, headaches and pain in the neck and shoulders after removing mirena. Are these signs of ectopic pregnancy? |
it s my first time to take the oral contraceptive pills and the side effect is horrible esp the severe headache and vomit and there s an increase irritability . i have a thyroid problem and was diagnosed last year of ovarian cyst on my right but was cleared out. I am taking belara pills.. i am 26 year old and have alre... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.I will suggest you take Cap PAN D SR half hour prior to dinner, then 30 minutes after dinner you take your pill. Please do not miss t... | 255,302 | Need advice on the administration of crisanta pills |
I have been losing my hair alot lately. i'm not sure why. I have been on birth control pills for about 5 years. I ran out for a month and that's when i started losing my hair is when i ran out. i went to my docot and didnt notice it then she gave my some new pills to take but it was doing this before the new pills. Is ... | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Hair loss is not a side effect of oral contraceptive pills. Hair loss occurs due to hypothyroidism, anemia, autoimmune diseases, or poor nutrition.I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist to get examined and investigated properly so that appropri... | 255,303 | Taking oral contraceptive pills, severe headache, vomitting, irritability, thyroid problem. Continue or stop contraceptives? |
I was taking microgestion bc I started on the day of my period which was the 12th of last month I took them for 12 days and stopped in the middle of the week I experienced a little bleeding when stopping them , I was suppose to get my period the 8th of this month but I didn t and I took two pregnancy test and they were... | Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.As per your history, if you h... | 255,304 | Can birth control pills lead me to hairloss? |
I had mirena inserted a littles over 3 weeks ago. I ve had some minor on and off cramping which I know is normal. However, since Monday I have been experiencing severe sharp pains in my lower right abdomen . Usually in the morning shortly after getting up. I have an apoinment with my obgyn Monday to have the mirena che... | Hallow, I fully empathise your sufferings.Mirena is an intrauterine device. When with Mirena in you start getting severe pain in abdomen, the cause could be:1. The uterus cannot get adjusted with it and is trying to throw it out. This is more commonly observed in women without any previous pregnancy.2. There is infecti... | 255,305 | Bleeding after stopping Microgestion. Negative pregnancy test, nausea |
Hello! I was wondering if it would be effective to take marvelon 28 birth control pills as an emergency contraceptive, and if so, how many? I am not on the pill anymore as I found out all oral contraceptives use lactose as a binding agent, and I am lactose intolerant. Sidenote: condom was used, it broke. Any help is a... | Hi,Marvelon may be taken in high doses to act as an emergency contraceptive, but the efficacy has not been proved and would definitely be lesser than the usual emergency pill in view of the raised side effects on account of the increased dosage. This happens with any other oral contraceptive meant for regular use. If y... | 255,306 | Severe abdominal cramping after mirena insertion. Can I wait for some time and go to doctor? |
I am currently taking the Depo Provera . I am 16 and have been on it for about a year now. I just now starting having milk coming out of my nipples for about a week now. I am bloated alot and i pee about 11 times a day. Today, I have been having old blood come out along with yellow discharge and white discharge. I feel... | Hello, you need urgent examination by a gynecologist and investigated for the sameIn case you have any questions in future you can contact me directly on http://bit.ly/drmanishajain | 255,307 | Is Marvelon an effective contraceptive pill? |
I am taking seasonique for birth control I was put on a 10 day dose of nitrofur which I know makes it less effective and became I ll again and was put on augmentin the day after I finished the nitrofur it has been nearly a week on the augmentin... I am having a lot of breakthrough bleeding and I am wondering 1. If its ... | If you have been on Seasonique for a while, breakthrough bleeding in general, especially in the second or third month of the pack is not unusual, and can also be caused by the stress of the infection on your body, not necessarily due to ineffectiveness of the birth control. If you are in the second or third month of t... | 255,308 | Taking Depo Provera. Milk discharge from nipples, bloated, frequent urination. Bleeding, yellow and white discharge. Help |
HI my g/f had period on 16 oct finished 24oct during the period we had sex many time and i had sex on 24 oct when her period about finished without protection then she had i- pill with 24 hours her period started again on 29 oct and finished on 5 nov today n i had sex again with her without protection will she get preg... | Hallow, welcome to HCM!Any intercourse during the menstrual period will not cause pregnancy as during this phase the egg release does not take place. However, it is not advisable to have sex during menstrual period for the great risk of infection. Blood is a very good medium for bacteria to grow. Such infection may aff... | 255,309 | Taking seasonique for birth control. Tried nitrofur and augmentin. Having bleeding. Due to medication? |
hello, I am wondering about when to resume taking my birth control pills after a rhinoplasty procedure. I have stopped it for a few weeks before the surgery. After the surgery , is it okay to resume the pill again after 2 weeks or must you wait for longer? Thank you | Hello,Welcome to healthcaremagic.com!I really appreciate your concern. You can start your birth control pill on next menstrual cycle. There is no harm in it after rhinoplasty been successful. Hope I have solved your query. Take Care.Thank you. Best Regards. | 255,310 | Had unprotected sex, taken ipill earlier. Need to take it again? |
helloi had unwanted sex last month on 16th and took unwanted 72 and gt in periods aftr 4 days and this month i did unwanted sex last week and took unwanted 72..but didnt get into periods..am i pregnant.and i did pregnancy tes day before negative its negative | Hello,Welcome to healthcaremagic.com!I really appreciate your concern. In your case it is not necessary to have periods after few days of taking unwanted 72. Delayed periods can be due to fear of being pregnant. So there is nothing to fear. Get relaxed.Hope I have solved your query. Take Care.Thank you. Best Regards. | 255,311 | How long should I wait till I resume my birth control after Rhinoplasty surgery? |
I have a question about the Mirena IUD. Its been 2 years since I've had the IUD and my period has completely went away. This morning I woke up with cramping and I was bleeding. I want to know is it normal to be bleeding after not having a period for 2 years with an IUD? | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Breakthrough bleeding may occur with Mirena even after 2 years. But you have cramps, check if the IUD is in place or not. Otherwise get a check up done.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. | 255,312 | What could cause delay in periods after having unwanted 72? |
Hi, I have a question about birth control pills. I had sex with my boyfriend lastnight and he used a condom. I am scared that the condom broke. He said he pulled out also but do you think I need to take the pills? Is it too late? Do you think I need to do a pregnancy test? | Hello, thanks for writing in.If there is a doubt of contraceptive failure, you can take the emergency or morning-after pill to be sure.But emergency contraceptive pills must be taken within 72 hours of intercourse- earlier the better as efficacy of the medicine goes down with time.Your period might be early or late and... | 255,313 | Is bleeding normal after not having periods for 2 years with IUD? |
hello my gf has taken levonelle morning after pill 3 weeks ago, she had withdrawal bleeding a few days later, we are both concerned that she may be pregnant, we did not have intercourse, i had pre cum on my which she touched, then she went and put her fingers inside her which did not go all the way in. she took levonel... | it is normal after taking this medicine. her cycle will normalised in 2-3 cycle.A woman's body needs a lot of nourishment after this. There are many vitamins and minerals that ensure a healthy body. However, as you reach puberty and age more, a few nutrients become vital for healthy functionality, reproduction as well ... | 255,314 | Is it necessary to take contraceptive pill despite having protected sex? |
hi. I m on a mini pill. I take it everyday at 12pm. I forgot Friday and took it dead on midnight Saturday, so exactly 12 hours later. I then took it again normally 12pm Saturday,Sunday and today. I ve just had sex, using my pill as a protection. Am I protected from pregnancy? | Though you might be protected from pregnancy, there is a small risk of getting pregnant as you have taken the pill 12 hours later. Usually in such a situation it is wise to avoid sex for two days after the missed pill was taken or condom should have been used by your husband. Not to give any chance for pregnancy in fut... | 255,315 | Withdrawal bleeding after taking Levonelle. Pregnant from precum? |
So i missed two pills in the beginning of my birth control pack and during that time i had sex more then once. i feel nauseated but i took a pregnancy test and it came out neg. the only issue is its been like 4 or 5 days since we we had sex. should i take a morning after pill even though the test came out negative? or ... | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.Urine pregnancy test becomes positive after your periods are overdue and not just after sex. Morning after pill works only if taken within 72 hours, since it's 4-5 days since you had sex, it won't work.Hope I have answered your question. If you have any... | 255,316 | Am I protected from pregnancy as i missed the pill for one day? |
i started to take birth control pills a month ago and im on my second pack. On my last day of taking the inactive pills (4 in total) i spotted one time and then it went away. that was on friday and now its wednesday and i still dont have my period. what could this mean? | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.You had spotting on the last day of taking the inactive pills. I understand that you already have started the second pack, thus you will not have bleeding until the completion of the active pills of the second pack.Hope I have answered your question. If... | 255,317 | Should I take a morning after pill even if the HPT is negative? |
Hi, I am 16 years old. In the last two days I ve started to bleed from my vagina after I pee. I have the Implanon in my arm, have not had a period in 5 months and also I am bloating a lot in the abdomenal region. I am getting a knotting sensation in my rib/ lung area and stomach. And slight cramps, but next to none in ... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, such bleeding could be menses (irregular) and this is common phenomenon in this age, other abdominal symptoms are nothing to take anything with this, and neither this is to worry for anything, hope this information helps, take care and have a good day. | 255,318 | What causes only spotting without periods? |
Hi, Last month it s my first time to use Charlize pills, I used to take Althea then. My Q is now that I m using Charlize pills,(my first try) I m done using the 21 active pills and now I m on my 4th take of my ferrous fumarrate, but suddenly my monthly period started this morning, I m supposed to take my 4th tablet of ... | Hallow, I have read your query and have understood your confusion. Charlize tablet pack contains 28 tablets. First 21 days tablets are the main hormone containing tablets. Last seven tablets are as you know are iron tablets. The main purpose of iron tablets is not to break the habit of taking daily tablets. Also they... | 255,319 | Vaginal bleeding after urination. Have implanon, do not have periods. Abdominal bloating, knot in ribs, cramps. What is the problem? |
Hi doc, I took postinor 2 in november and sw my period that same november on the 30november and I missed by period for december without having unprotected sex. I have done pregnancy test using home kit which is negative. What do u think is delaying my period.thanks | Hu, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Prostinor 2 causes delay in the next expected periods by2-3 weeks. It also can cause irregular periods for few cycles after its intake.However, other causes of irregular periods like hypothyroidism, hyperprolactemia or polycystic ovarian disease should... | 255,320 | Periods started while taking Charlize pills. Should I continue ferrous pills? |
hello, i'm jem. 21 yrs old. I have an unsafe sex with my boyfriend 4 days ago without ejaculation, then he had ejaculated last 3 & 2 days.Last night I took one pill (Lady oral contraceptive pill manufactured by Pond's Chemical Thailand R.O.P.) and this morning another pill. Would this be effective to prevent pregnancy... | Lady oral contraceptive pill are regular contraceptive pills. They have to be started ideally from second day of the menses and taken through out the menses regularly. Random consumption of these pills does not give you protection against pregnancy. To use them as post coital contraception pill, the dose would be much ... | 255,321 | Can Postinor 2 cause irregular and delayed periods ? |
I am a 24 year old woman, I have had an IUD since the birth of my first child almost 5 years ago. Ever since I have had a lot of pain, not excruciating pain but uncomfortable pain that feels like to me a felopian tube? Intercourse with my husband is painful and I seem to not have a sex drive anymore. And sometimes my p... | This is not normal with IUD.The pain you have described seems to be in the lower abdomen on the sides - one or both. This indicated infection/inflammation of pelvis. If the IUD remains in the uterus for longer time than its life it gets infected. Also if it gets infected by any reason, this can happen.I would advice yo... | 255,322 | Is birth control harmful after unprotected sex? |
Hi. Im just wondering because i forgot yo take my birthcontrollpill 2 times in 8 days, iv been jumping over my period like 4 times, so i get a little bleading(is this dangerous?), and i had sex yesterday, do you think the risk for pregnacy is there?? if it is, is it to late to take the morning after pill?? im super sca... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.If you have forgot to take birth control pill two times within 8 days ,you had been unprotected during the time you have had intercourse .You can use unwanted pill within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.Hence you can wait until morning to buy the pill.Another time please be regular... | 255,323 | What causes severe pain during intercourse after fitting an IUD? |
I have had the mirena placed in mid of September. My period started the day of insertion an lasted like it normally would of a ten days. Its already almost the end of October and i havent had my period. I ve also had wierd side effects of the mirena i think. I be been having severe mood swings, head aches, fatigue , bl... | Hi,It appears as though you are experiencing the side effects of the coil. Also, if you had a menstrual period on the day of insertion, it should also be ascertained that the IUD did not get expelled. This can be done by checking the threads or getting a sonogram trans-vaginally. In the current scenario, you can see a ... | 255,324 | Missed taking birth control pills, have spotting, irregular periods. Should I take morning after pill post intercourse? |
Hi my galfriend was using triphasil and the nurse gave her trigastrel now saying its the same, she ended trphasil with a brown pill( Which has meds) and started the trigastrel with a red ( No meds) is the a chance she will be pregnant because of thses changes and how long does she have to wait b4 unprotected sex ? | Hello,Though both the pills have the same combination, the bio-availability may differ and hence, protected intercourse is ideal in this cycle. She may start without additional protection from next cycle onward. It is difficult to say if she has conceived already during this cycle. You have to wait until her expected p... | 255,325 | Severe mood swings, headache, fatigue, bloating, nausea, missed period since Mirena insertion. Reason? |
Hi, I am currently have the copper coil fitted. I am 23 with no kids although want them when I am older. I have had the coil fitted for over 6 months now and my periods have been normal (albeit a lot heavier and painful!!) for the past 2 months or so, I have missed my period and have a tender abdominal and constant cra... | Hi,The copper coil is a very effective ( more than 99%) contraceptive method. Moreover your pregnancy test is negative. So it is extremely unlikely that you are pregnant.If you have had home pregnancy test then get blood pregnancy test done as it is more accurate as there is a very small chance of the contraceptive met... | 255,326 | Is there any chance of pregnancy after changing the pills? |
my wife age is 26, we have a child of 7 years. her last period was started on 9th july morning . as per expectation it was start 5th to 7th august but didntstart yet. now she want to start it as early as possible because we have no plan to be get a baby. even she pregnant or not. please advice me a safe medicine | hi, kindly get a urine pregnancy test done . If positive then kindly consult a gynaecologist for a medical termination of pregnancy .Tablets containing mifeprostone and misoprostol is used for this purpose.Kindly consult your doctor regarding contraceptive measures to avoid future pregnancy issues since you dont want a... | 255,327 | Have copper coil. Missed period, tender abdomen, cramps. What is wrong? Negative pregnancy test |
Hi, my copper iud just fell off , I ve had it for 6 months , my periods were regular and not heavy, at the end of my period yesterday i started spotting red bloud all over again and today i felt something poking it was the tip of the iud so i pulled it out, I have light red spotting and mild cramps , how soon should i ... | Hi,kindly immediately consult a gynaecologist to avoid any reminants of the IUD in the uterus that can cause infections and severe pain and bleeding.An ultrasonography may be required depending on clinical examination.Thanks | 255,328 | Any safe medicine to induce the delayed periods to avoid pregnancy ? |
hi , My periods were on 28th feb 2012 , had an intercourse on 8th march 2012, so with the suspect of pregnancy , i took MTP kit cipla on 20th march .Still have not got my periods on 28th of march . I am scared and not able to understand why i dint get my regular periods yet . Can you kindly assist me on this plz | Hello,There is no need to take the MTP kit without even detecting pregnancy. You have done this even before your expected period. This could have meddled with your hormones and hence this delay. Self-medication to induce a medical abortion is contraindicated. Please see a specialist immediately for a thorough evaluatio... | 255,329 | Copper IUD fell off. Spotting and cramps after period. How soon to see doctor? |
Hi my birth control bar is suppose to come out Feb 24, 2013 and lately I have been feeling really light headed and minor headaches and my periods are lasting longer then usual and never seems to go off... and my arm where the implant is located tends to cramp here and there.... should I see a doctor or this is just the... | Hi,If you have cramps at the site of the implant, you should report the matter to your health care provider, who can observe if the implant is dislocated. As your hormone contraception has been almost completed, you could be experiencing hormone imbalances and hence the abnormal menstrual cycles. These hormone disturba... | 255,330 | What could cause delay in periods even after taking MTP lit cipla? |
i have been on birth control for about a year now, recently i changed bc because of my mood swings. lately before going to bed i will move around you know. and for the last three months my left leg will have a numb feeling to it, so of course i move it around. it only take a few moment for it to go back to normal. i wa... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.As you may know the main side effect by the use of birth control is deep vein trombosis ,almost in predisposed women .Hence while you have one year now ,on birth control and have numb feeling on your left leg ( is a sign of deep vein trombosis),switch of birth control and contact with... | 255,331 | Lightheaded, headache, prolonged period, arm cramps near implant. Should I see a doctor? |
i am trying to find a birth control pill that suits me. At first i was on lindynette, but my face was breaking out a bit and i had pre menstrual symptoms everyday. My doctor recommended yaz, but this made my face break out even more and i had continuous break through bleeding . I have been on minigynon for the past thr... | Hello,Since you have been having persistent problems with the combined oral contraceptives, you can see if you are able to tolerate only progesterone pills. These may be in the form of a depo shot, implant, IUD or oral medication. For acne, you would need specific treatment from a dermatologist. The triggering factors ... | 255,332 | Is it normal to have numb feeling in leg while taking birth control? |
Hi I recently stopped taking the depo shot I only took it one time which was in august but I got off in November since then I been having like a period but its been all brown discharge for almost three months. I dont no if its from the shot or something else. I have been having side pains for a long time so I dont no i... | Hello,From your history, it is apparent that you have been experiencing some hormone imbalance ever since you got off the depo shot. You should test for exclusion/confirmation of pregnancy to be on the safe side if you have been sexually active throughout. A blood test followed by a trans-vaginal sonogram would suffice... | 255,333 | Taken lindynette but had pre menstrual symptoms. Prescribed yaz but had bleeding On minigyon. Acne problem. Which pill is right? |
Can the combined pill cause excess vaginal mucus. Have just changed to mini pill hoping it will correct this? Wasn`t like this before taking Levlen. If the mini pill is going to work, how long will it take? Would i get faster results by taking no contraceptive? | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, some time hormone medicine can cause such symptoms of leucorrhoea, but possibility of other cause need to be ruled out and this could be fungal infection, if this is due to hormone medicine then this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care. | 255,334 | Stopped Depo shot. Brown discharge, pain in side. Due to shot? |
Alright so I been on birth control but stopped on the green pills and after those were finished didn't take any for three days. Me and my boyfriend had sex and he finished in me on accident this was three or four days after my period. A couple days later I started getting cramps at work and they haven't gone away. I us... | Hello,An unprotected intercourse 3-4 days after the onset of the period in a regular 28-30 day cycle cannot cause conception as this has happened during the non-ovulatory or safe period. Sometimes, cramps can occur around ovulation and if severe, may also result in vomiting and distress. Since you stopped taking the pi... | 255,335 | Can combined pill cause vaginal mucus? |
I had Mirena placed in November 2010. I still have it and my periods are heavier then they ever have been and last like 2 weeks or more. About 3 months ago I got horrible rash patches on my legs and inside of my arms that itched like crazy. I also got red tender bumps all along the inside of my pointer fingers and thum... | Hi,I think you Mirena needs to be replaced. Its possible you developed an infection if you have a bad smell there. Its unlikely that the rashes were due to the mirena as you have had it since 2010. Pelvic inflammatory disease should be ruled out. You may need to have the mirena taken out first. The rashes etc sound mor... | 255,336 | What causes abdominal cramps and vomiting after stopping birth control pills? |
hi doctor.. i and my partner had intercourse yesterday.. i think i leaked a bit inside.. so inorder to avoid pregnancy i gave her gynaecosid tablet afta an hour.. and the second tablet was due today but before that she's having periods today.. so should i give her the second tablet in order to complete a dose??? please... | Hello I understand your concern. To prevent any pregnancy in unprotected sex, emergency pill is used. Take complete course of drug as prescribed. If bleeding started then also complete second dose to prevent any pregnancy. Otherwise incomplete dose may not be effective. Hope this helpful to you. | 255,337 | Can mirena cause swelling and itchy rashes inside the arm? |
Ok long story short I used a condom at first and then took it off bc I was going limp so we started doing it and I said I need to put a condom on well I started going limp again... So I took it off again I pulled out before I cum... About 5 hrs later we bought the pill should I be ok | hello i understand your concern. Condom is commonly used as a contraceptive method. if you are not feeling well with condom then you can use other contraceptive method in case of unprotected sex. take any emergency pill within 72 hours is helpful to prevent pregnancy. continue with pill as prescribed to prevent any cha... | 255,338 | Should I take second dose of gynaecosid tablet if I got my periods? |
last night i and my wife had unprotected sex and even i discharge sperm on her penis.....but before we had sex she had taking dronis 30..... so is there any chance of pregnancy and more the dronis course is of 21 days after that any risk of getting pregnant, if she stop taking the pills after 21 days and get a cycle? | hello i understand your concern. Dronis 30 is a oral contraceptive pill. oral contraceptive pill is prescribed as a 21 day cycle starting from 5th day of menstruation. so cycle course is 21 days. continue with regular daily for 21 days, then you are protected from pregnancy. if you stop the drug on 21st day, then also ... | 255,339 | What could happen by taking a pill 5 hrs after sex? |
hello doctor i have been using femelon pills for child control,but not on regular bases,only before doing sex i use to take the pill,but know i am having chest pain, swelling feeling in my breast, numnees in the left schoulder and arms up to my fingers, so what is this n breathlessness. thanku. | Hello,With the current symptoms, you should immediately see a physician to exclude cardiovascular complications. Combined oral contraceptives are known to lead to thrombo-embolic disorders. Apart from this, breast heaviness and tenderness are a common side effect of hormone use. Also, the way you have been using the pi... | 255,340 | What are the chances of getting pregnant after taking dronis 30? |
sir,i had sex wid my bf on 24dec and i took ipill on 25 dec.my periods were just over at 21dec and after taking i pill it come again at 2nd jan which lasted for 6 days i.e upto 8jan2012.and after that i havnt got any period till today and i have also done my pregnancy test.it is coming negative. | Hello,Firstly, you did not need the emergency pill since you were in safe period presuming a 28-30 day regular menstrual cycle. The pill contains high doses of hormone and as such creates hormonal imbalances. This had resulted in the withdrawal bleeding observed. Pregnancy is unlikely in this scenario as the pill was t... | 255,341 | What causes chest pain and swelling in breast after taking Femelon pills? |
Hi,I am using Femilon. After taking pills of 21 complete days, my doc has advised me to start the new pack after waiting of 7 days. in this 7 days, I will get my withdrawl bleeding. I want to know, in these 7 days, does my husband will have to use extra precaution (condom) or can we have unprotected sex?? | Hi,Welcome to Healthcare magic.If you are taking the pills consistently and regularly, these last 7 days are safe. Having unprotected sex during this period does not result in pregnancy. So your husband need not use extra precaution during this period. But it is extremely important to start the new pack on the 8th day... | 255,342 | Does i-pill lead to delayed periods? |
Hello,I just began taking birth control pills on last Sunday after having a pap smear. Since then I have had sex 3 times. The first time was normal. The last two times I bled during intercourse. Could this have anything to do with the birth control? | Hi, I have gone through your question. Birth control pills do not lead to bleeding or spotting after the intercourse( post coital bleeding) . Local lesions in cervix or vagina including cervical cancer are the causes of post coital bleeding. Since you had your pap smear, cervical neoplasia will be ruled out.I would fur... | 255,343 | Can I have unprotected sex after stopping birth control? |
hi i had sex 2 days after my period but my partner did not ejaculate inside of me it was just the pre ejaculation fluid i took the postinor 2 the same night which is march 1and my period came 8 days after which is the 9th and stopped on the 13th so when should the next period come im kind of worrying? | Hi,Firstly, if you have regular 28-30 day cycles, you were in the safe period when you had the intercourse and so did not need the emergency contraception. The bleeding you saw after ingesting the pill is due to the withdrawal effect as the pill contains high dose of progesterone. Your next natural period may get delay... | 255,344 | Does contraceptive cause bleeding while sex? |
Hi. I am about to get married. I met a gynaecologist and asked for a contraceptive method. She advised to take Dronis 20 for 24 days, 4 days gap, again 24 days, from the day of my next period. I would like to get your expert advise on if it has any side effects and if it is effective. Thanks. | Hi,Dronis 20 is a very effective contraceptive method with lower failure rates than the other temporary methods. It is also used with advantage in the management of PCOD and premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD. The side effects are similar to any other combined pill and include vascular, hepatic, gastric, hormonal ... | 255,345 | When would be the next period as got one now after intake of postinor? |
Hello Doctor, I am of 29yrs old and a mother of a 3 yr old. My husband is abroad and I am going to stay with him by Jan. We are not planning to have a second one until my kid is atleast 5. So I am looking for an opinion for having an IUD as we are not happy with condoms and scared of the side effects of pills. I consul... | Hi,With good positioning, there usually is no difficulty in IUD insertion.If I were your doctor, To facilitate the procedure I would ask you to come for IUD insertion just after mensus. I would advise you to take a tablet of Brufen 2 hours before IUD insertion. This would take care of possible discomfort.I would ask yo... | 255,346 | What are the side effects of Dronis 20? |
hi Doc, im 25 yrs old unmarried girl. I am on medication of Krimson 35 as prescribed by my docter. On 4Feb I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend. I also took I Pill within an hour after that. I have heard that Krimson 35 a birth control tablet. Is that so? Am i safe from getting pregnant. I got my menses on 24 Jan... | Hi, I have gone through your question.Yes, Krimson 35 is an oral contraceptive, it contains ethinyl estradiol. In addition, it reduces the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer, ovarian cysts and fibrocystic breast disease. It also helps to regularize cycles and reduce the incidence of anemia, premenstrual tension and... | 255,347 | Can IUD be placed with cervix is above than normal? |
i need help with something .. My girlfriend has taken the Birth control pill Belara , and someone told us if we take 10 of those pills it will work as a Plan B pill or a Morning after pill ... do you think this would work ?and does she need to take those 10 pills again after 12 hours ? | Hi, I appreciate your concerns.Belara does not work as emergency contraception. Please purchase Plan B and use it at the earliest. Though it can be used for up to 120 hours after unprotected sex it is used, the earlier it is used, more effective it is.Certain contraceptive pills can be used as emergency contraception.... | 255,348 | Is krimson 35 a birth control tablet and will it prevent pregnancy? |
hi.... ma boyfriend rubbed his penis on my vagina after he came over me... we did not have intercose....and also some fluid was discharged from his penis.. and i had completed mu periods 6 days before... after 3 days that is on 5th day i had an i pill is there any chance of me gettin pergnant? | Hi,The precum contains sperms. So even if there is no intercourse, if the precum fluid has entered the vagina, there is a possibility of pregnancy.I pill helps in avoiding pregnancy.The earlier after unprotected sex you take i pill more effective it is. If taken on the fifth day it is about 50% effective. So if your pe... | 255,349 | Will taking 10 pills of Belara work as emergency contraceptive? |
I forgot to take the last two active pills on yaz and Now I am on my last white pill (inactive) I thought I took the last two but When I actually checked it, it was still there. I'm suppose to get my period since i'm on my last white pill before my new pack... Do I still take my new pack as ususally? what will happen w... | Hi,Since you have missed the last two active pills, the pill free interval is more than 7 days. So there is a possibility of ovulation occurring and you will not be completely protected by the pills.As you are already on the last white pill ( inactive), start the new pack tomorrow. In addition you should use an additi... | 255,350 | What are the chances of pregnancy after having i pill? |
i was on birth control and at the end of july i started feeling like i was pregnant and my belly got bigger so i stop taking them well i had two period in sept and i missed last month and i have started yet i took home pegnancy test and it said no but i look like im pergnant and im sick to my belly and i done this with... | Hi,If the pregnancy tests are negative and and if you are getting periods there is no possibility of pregnancy.There are two reasons why your belly may be looking big.1. What is your age? May be you are putting on belly fat. In that case, you need to exercise well.2.Please get an ultrasound done. Sometimes the presence... | 255,351 | Can I take my inactive pill before having taken the active pill? |
hi i just had uprotective sex yesterday, and i took a pill today morning, but till now i haven't had any side effects.........is some thing wrong....? can i take 2 pills in a day......?or is it okay to take another ipill?? plz it is an emergency.......... | Hello,I do not understand what you meant by side effects. If you are expecting some external evidence to suggest that the pill has been effective in avoiding a pregnancy, please understand that no such obvious effects are immediately seen; it is a silent process that works inside your body. Since you have taken the pil... | 255,352 | Taking birth control. Had periods, belly looks bigger. Pregnancy test negative. Suggestion? |
hello sir. i had sex with my gf yesterday nearly about 2 pm..i pulled out before it cud enter.after having sex i found that the condom was torn.i gave her unwanted 72 tablet within 20mins of sex..my gf is very scared..i dont knw what to do..and i also dont knw how to prevent..sir please me.. | Hi,I appreciate your concerns.When was your girl friend's last period/ Was she in the unsafe period of her cycle?You have done the right thing by giving unwanted 72 at the earliest to avoid pregnancy. Used in this way unwanted 72 is 95% effective.If her period is delayed by more than a week, get a pregnancy test done (... | 255,353 | Is it okay to take two i pills in a day? |
I'm 19 and I have high blood pressure sometimes and others it is perfectly normal. I am on progestin only birth control pill and I want to get the Implanon implant. Will my doctor perscribe it to me if my blood pressure is high when he takes it? I am also overweight. | Hi,It is not normal to have high blood pressure at this age. What is your BMI? One reason for your high blood pressure could be you being overweight. You must reduce weight. This is important for your overall well being too.I advise you to first consult physician to find out the cause for high blood pressure and get it... | 255,354 | Should i be worried of pregnancy after taking unwanted 72 within 20 minutes of having sex? |
I've recently started taking Yasmin birth control and first of all I've had my period for the whole month and 2 days ago i started drinking the white pills from the pack so im assuming that that is when my period starts. Secondly my breast have become a bit bigger and they are a bit tender. is all this normal??? | Birth control pills are not supposed to cause any irregularity in bleeding neither the heavy or prolonged bleeding. In fact they are supposed to regularise otherwise irregular periods. If with the pills you had continuous bleeding for the whole of the month, it means that either the pills were not taken regularly or th... | 255,355 | Can I get Implanon implant if I have high blood pressure? |
Hello,I have been prescribed levest as a contraceptive pill. I have hear a lot of bad reviews about it. Many people complained about head aches mood swings and acne. I am a bit scared now to start taking it. What would you recomend? Is microgynon 30 better? Should I ask my doctor to change the prescription. How common ... | Hi,Levest and Microgynon 30 contain the same hormones. There is no difference between the two contraceptive pills. Both pills cause same kind of side effects like headache, mood swings etc. This does not mean that all ladies who use these pills get these side effects. Only some women may suffer these side effects. Thes... | 255,356 | What causes prolonged period and tender breasts after taking birth control pills? |
hi i missed the first pill (microgynon) after my 7 day break. I was supossed to take it sat, but i took it sunday morning with my sunday pill. So I took two pills together. Also I had unprotected sex with my husband the sat night - am I protected against pregnancy or do i need to get the morning after pill ? | Hi, You have done the right thing by taking two pills on Sunday. But Since you have missed the first tablet of the pack you are not protected for the first seven days. You need to use additional method of contraception like condom for these seven days.As you had unprotected sex with your husband there is a possibility... | 255,357 | Is levest safe as a contraceptive pill? |
Hi I am 18 years old and I m taking the birthcontrol pill . I take them everyday at the same time but recently with work I ve missed about 4 days. I started to bleed and I thoughtt or was my period. But it only lasted 4 days. So I took some pregnacy test and they all showed up negative. 2-3 days later I ve started to b... | Hello,The bleeding you are experiencing is due to the hormone imbalance created by the missed pills. If you have had any sexual intercourse later on in the cycle, you are not protected also. Home pregnancy tests, however, can only read well 3-7 days after the missed period. You should therefore get a blood test for pre... | 255,358 | Could missing the pill followed by intake of two pills protect against pregnancy? |
I took Plan-B One-Step briefly after the 72 hour period. It is technically the 3rd day but I took the pill at 12pm instead of 6am this morning. The condom slipped off of my friends penis around 6:15-6:30am. The condom was held in place inside the vagina after he pulled out. (He didn t hold the end of it when he pulled ... | Hi,Since there was leakage of ejaculate from the condom and as you had unprotected cunnilingus there is a possibility of pregnancy occurring. The earlier after the event, Plan B is taken, more effective it is. If taken after 72hours, it is about 50% effective. Since you have taken Plan B in the second half of your m... | 255,359 | 18 yr old, on birth control pills. Missed pills, having heavy brown bleeding. What to do ? |
Hi, Im 20 this year. I took postinor 2 for the ist time, 18 hrs after s/i. The next morning, I found that I have dark yellowish red urine. Im a virgin but my bf had fingered me, and had pre-cum near my vagina, that's why I otok postinor 2. Is the urine colour due to the fingering or postinor 2? And is it normal? Is it ... | Hi,You have done the right thing by taking Postinor as even the precum contains sperms.The Postinor drug itself does not cause change in the colour of the urine.The fingering might have caused small abrasion on the vaginal mucosa resulting in mild bleeding. This can explain the red colour of the urine you saw.If you ha... | 255,360 | Had unprotected sex, taken plan B. Should I be worried about taking pill after 78 hours? |
I had unprotected sex and i took next choice first pill 24 hours of having unproted sex. But i forgot to take the second pill after 12 hours of taking the first pill. so i took the secong pill 20 hours.Please i want to know if it will still be effective in preventing pregnancy | Hi,The earlier after sex you take next choice, more effective it is. Next choice if taken within 24 hours is 95% effective. Ideally as you know the second dose should be taken after 12 hours. If taken later, its efficacy may decrease. Therefore if your period is delayed by more than 7 days, get a pregnancy test done. ... | 255,361 | Will postinor 2 cause dark yellowish urine? |
Hi Doctor, I am getting married on 30 Nov and i have started on Femilon medicine as an oral contraceptive . However, in this cycle i will get my periods on exactly my wedding date i.e. 30 Nov. I do not want that to happen, as it will be very uncomfortable for me during day-long and night-long festivities. Can i prepone... | Hi,I understand your concerns.Stopping Femilon to prepone your periods may not always give you the anticipated results. Instead of preponing your period, I adivise you to postpone them. After completing the 21 day pack of femilon, start the new pack the following day without any gap. Continue to take the pill until all... | 255,362 | Will it prevent pregnancy if 2nd dose of birth control pill is delayed? |
I have PCOS and never had a period last month. I had sex on wednesday and i am scared there could be a chance that i am pregnant as the condom kept slipping off, my question is am i safe to take Levonelle morning after pill even when i missed a month's period? | Hi,Since you have PCOS, you may be having irregular ovulation. I hope you were not sexually active last month. If you were, then there is a small possibility of that missed period being due to pregnancy.Levonelle is safe and you should take it even if you have missed last month's period. Levonelle although can be used ... | 255,363 | On Femilon as oral contraceptives, want to prepone periods by stopping it. Is it possible ? |
I hv ipill within 10mnts aftr hvng sx. . Dose it wrk?I hv sx with ma hsbnd on my 19th nd 21st day of my prd. . . I took an ipill with in 10 mnts aftr hvng sx on dat 21st day . . . I didnt feel any serious side effcts accpt sm dzzyness aftr hving ipill. . Dose my ipill wrk well for having it within 10 mnts? ? Did i take... | Hi, thanks for writing..i pill is effective if taken within 72 hrs of unprotected sex.. It reduces the chance of pregnancy by 89%. It is ok if you take it within 10 minutes.. Dizziness can occur immediately.. Delayed periods, intermenstrual spotting is common side effect with this pill.. Hope I have answered your query... | 255,364 | Can i take 'levonelle' morning after pill after missing a period? |
hi...i actualy confused on how long does it take for a girl to show that she is pregnant/ I had sexual intercourse with my husband yesterday and we didnt use any condom and accidentally it happens but actually i dun wan to have any child right now? so its just one day and i wan to have my period coz im worried that i m... | Hello Thank you for asking the question. If you don't use the condom and period is around ovulation days then and then there is chance of pregnancy. Still if you want to continue then wait for 5 weeks and do HPT test. If you want to abort it then use the pill within 72 hours. You can use norethisterone gir that pur... | 255,365 | Is Ipill less effective if taken immediately after sex? |
hello, ive been on birth control for 6ish months now and im taking trinessa. Im taking them everyday but im wondering wat the green pills do? Because I read the instructions and they dont protect me, im not sure if I understand, I missed them and recentlly I also started taking multi- vitamins and minerals . And I hael... | Hi, The green pills are inert. They do not contain hormones. They contain iron and minerals. The white, light blue and blue pills contain hormones. These are taken in the first three weeks. The green pills are taken in the fourth week. You are protected while taking green pills too, because of the effect of hormone pi... | 255,366 | Can norethisterone help to prevent pregnancy? |
Hi Doc, I want to know does each white pill in the 28day pack of Mala d has same dosage? I am asking this because my wife is on the pill and in the second week of the second month, instead of continuing the pack from right, she started from the left and took 3 pills from that side (1 per day as prescribed though)., now... | Hi,Don't worry. Each white pill in the 28 day pack of Mala has the same dosage. It doesn't matter from which side she starts as long as she is taking one white tablet each day for 21 days. The brown tablet contains iron only. It does not contain hormones. she will get periods when she is taking brown tablets. She sho... | 255,367 | On birth control trinessa. Missed pills. What do the green pills do? |
i have taken levonelle 1500 twice, last month and around three weeks ago, after taking the 1st one a couple of weeks later i got my period, then my boyfriend and i were humping naked am nearly 100% sure there was no penetration or contact between my vagina and hid penis but still i took levonelle 1500 again to be sure,... | Hello thank you for asking the question. you had done unprotected sex. after that you had taken drug levonelle. so once you take the drug within 72 hours of unprotected sex, you not need to worry about pregnancy. the main problem is you are taking that drug regularly whenever there is unprotected sex. so my advice ... | 255,368 | Does every white pill in the Mala D pack have the same dosage? |
my girlfriend and i had unprotected sex. she took the first Next Choice pill about 7-8 hrs after sex, and the second pill between 15-24 hours after the first pill (the box says to take the second pill 12hrs after the first). I'm concerned about her getting pregnant since she was late taking the second pill. | Hello,The chances of failure are very less even if the second pill is a few hours late, but the entire course is taken within the stipulated time. Moreover, if the unprotected intercourse happened during the safe period of her menstrual cycle, she is naturally protected. The emergency contraceptive has high hormone con... | 255,369 | Could intake of levonelle cause delayed periods? |
hello doctor am taking pills for my regularation of periods after miscarriage by advice of doctor but yesterday i had sex with my husband and took option72 tablet for unplanned pregnency so now my question is does that tablet stops my period for this month ? please help me | Hi,What pills are you taking to regularize menstrual cycles?Option 72 tablet will not stop your period. It helps in avoiding implantation and thus the chance of pregnancy. It is 95% effective in avoiding pregnancy if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex. It's effect on menstrual cycle depends on during which part o... | 255,370 | Is there any chance of pregnancy if second pill is taken late? |
hiiii me and my gf had un protected sex sex on 12th at around 2 o clock and took i-pill around 6 o clock on the same day. last month also she took i pill because of which she was having erratic periods.. she 3 periods during the perod of 1 month. is there chances of her getting pregnant. | Hello,Emergency pill, when taken within 6-12 hours of an unprotected intercourse, provides 99% protection. This falls to 85 percent as time advances. The chances of conception are very minimal in your case. Emergency pills cause hormone disturbances as they contain high hormone content. This can result in withdrawal bl... | 255,371 | Can Option 72 medication stop period cycle? |
Hi, i have been taking the microgynon 30 pill for the last 6 years, I have recently turned single so stopped taking it. I ve had a two month gap and I haven t had a period. I would like to start taking the pill again though as I have become sexually active again. Can I just start taking it or do I need to wait for a pe... | Hi,You have not had mensus for two months. Were you sexually active during these two months? If you were not sexually active then you can start taking Microgynon right now. But you need to use additional contraception like condom or diaphragm for the first seven days until Microgynon effect is established. Since you d... | 255,372 | What are the pregnancy chances after taking i pill? |
I just started my period today. I usually take the birth control pill Camila. I haven t started it yet cause in hoping to push my period back a week next month. I want to do this cause I m going on a family vacation next month and don t want it then! I have never done this before, I m also very regular. Will starting t... | Hi,Yes you can delay the period by a week by starting the birth control pill a week later. By this method remember that you will not be protected against pregnancy in the first week of starting pills. So to avoid pregnancy either abstain from sex if you are sexually active or use barrier method of contraception like co... | 255,373 | Want to start taking Microgynon again. Can I just start taking it or do I need to wait for a period? |
how long does an i-pill take action, say i had sex with my wife on thursday the 23th of may, will the pill still be effective if we had unprotected sex after four days from the date of consumption of the first pill, if not then for how many days does the pill takes its action? | Hi, I have gone through your question. I pill or the emergency contraceptive pill has its action in preventing only that pregnancy which can occur by the last intercourse episode. It does not have contraceptive effect for the next unprotected intercourse. You need to take a repeat course of i pill for this act.I would ... | 255,374 | Will taking birth control pill a week later delay periods for a week? |
Hi, Im 17 years old and am on Azurette, I have had regular periods for the past 6 months until recently. two weeks ago i had medium/light red and brown spotting with no cramps or other symptoms. this past sunday I was supposed to start my acctual period but instead i had a few drips of light red blood followed by a lig... | Hello,If you have been regular with your pill intake, you are amply protected. This irregular spotting could be due to hormone imbalance. Such things often happen while on the pill, but, usually in the initial months. Please get a proper clinical evaluation and if necessary, a blood test for pregnancy and complete horm... | 255,375 | When must i-pill be taken? |
hello i had a sex with my gf on her 17th day of her periods but unfortunately the condom tore off and my early fluid came in contact with her vagina(and it was not the semen)...she took ipill within 12 hours after doc's advice..her periods were due on 7th of october but its been couple of days now she hasn't got her pe... | Hi,Even the early fluid contains sperms and it can result in pregnancy. It is good that she took I PILL to prevent conception.I PILL is very effective in preventing pregnancy. If taken within 24 hrs of unprotected sex it is 95% effective.So there is a small possibility of method failure resulting in pregnancy. If I PIL... | 255,376 | Brown spotting, cramps, mucus discharge, nausea, moodiness, taking Azurette |
hi doctor, 1 week after my menstruation i had unprotected sex and my sister recommended althea pills for me.. after 10hrs, i take the 1st pill.. and take another 2pills after 12 hrs from the 1st take and took another 2pills at the same time from the 1st take..and now it s my 4th day taking the pills on the same time up... | Hi,Althea which contains cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol does not work as emergency contraception. Hormonal contraceptive pills which contain, levonorgestrel alone or in combination with ethinyl estradiol can be used as emergency contraception.So there is a possibility that you may get pregnant from that int... | 255,377 | What causes late period after taking i pill? |
hai doctor, my marriage is fixed in 29th october. my doctor prescribed premolut n 5mg. my actual period is on 31st. in which day i will start to take it? when the side iffects wil b expected? is it on the first day or the last day when i will stop the tablet. please answer me soon....because today is 23 october. i want... | HiIf your due date is on 31st, start Primolut N 5mg from 27th. Take them until 1st November. Once you stop the pills, you will get your period in 3-4 days. Sometimes it may take up to 7 days.It may cause nausea, breast tenderness and mild weight gain. Generally most women don't experience these side effects when taken ... | 255,378 | Unprotected sex, taken althea pills. Will it be effective? |
Hi Doctor, I am 32 yrs. i have a daughter of 5 yrs. I got copper T when she was 6 months old. My family members are asking me to get it removed but I don't want that. I am not ready for another baby. Is it safe to keep it for some more time? If yes, then for how much more time? And if no, then what should be another wa... | Hi,From your notes it appears that you are using Copper T which has efficacy for 5 years. You cannot continue to use it after 5 years duration as its efficacy is reduced and you are at risk of getting pregnant.If you wish to postpone pregnancy, you may visit your doctor, remove this and get a new copper T inserted.If y... | 255,379 | Suggest proper method of taking premolut n 5mg |
Hai..mam i had sex with my gf just 5 days before and she had taken ipil after 24 hours and today 22dec is her period date does ipil casues the delay of the period and she had not get the periods today plzzz mam by ur valuable sugastn we r based plz mam hlp us from dis tensn plz mam | HiFrom your notes it is not clear when was your girl friend's last menstrual period?The first week and the last week of menstrual cycle are safe period. If you had sex during this time then there is no possibility of pregnancy. If you have had sex on any other day then you need to take I PILL if you wish to avoid pre... | 255,380 | For how long can copper T be used? |
Hi,I am using DivaCon for birth control right now which is a 21 day pill pack...Now I want to switch to Ovral-G contraceptive which is a 20 day pill pack..How do I do the transition? When should I start the Ovral-G pack after complete my present birth control pills?ThankyouNiveditha | HI Niveditha,Compared to Divacon pill Ovral G is a higher dose birth control pill. So there is no change in the schedule of use of pills. Start the first pack of Ovral G after the pill free interval of 7 days like before. I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. | 255,381 | What causes delay in period after having i pill? |
Hi I am on cerezette and for the last 4 days I haven t felt myself, struggling to sleep at night tired during the day, general unwell feelings, I now have what feels like period pains quire strong and a really bad lower back ache. Could I be pregnant??? | Hi, I have gone through your question. Cerazette is progesterone only pill and the hormone has side effects like bloating sensation, tiredness, breast fullness etc. The changes you are having are most probably due to progesterone effect. The pain you are experiencing may be the premenstrual painand you may get your pe... | 255,382 | How to switch from divacon to ovral-g? |
Haai just wanna know somthing about the combination pill I m on oralcon birth controll for atleast 5 years never skipped a pill I smoke I m 17 years old. Afew days ago I drank my pill 2 hours late day after that had sex without a condome my period is supose to come in about 6 days I m bloated like always before my peri... | Hi,Hormone birth control pills are very effective ( 99%) in preventing pregnancy. Taking the Oralcon tablet 2 hours late is not going to reduce its efficacy. So don't worry about that matter.It is important that you understand that smoking in addition to causing harmful effects on health also decreases the efficacy of ... | 255,383 | What are the chances of pregnancy if experiencing sleeplessness, tiredness, period like cramps while on Cerazette? |
i am 30 took progyluton for 21 days it's my first time now it is the 6th day of the 7 dya interval and no period, could i be pregnant or should i start taking the new pack after 7 days. i have a slight breast tenderness is it too late for my period. | Hi,Breast tenderness is a side effect of the medication also. It induces pre-menstrual syndrome-like effects. Usually, you should get a withdrawal during the seven-day window. If you suspect pregnancy, I would ask you to get an estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres to exclude/confirm pregnancy. Once this is ruled out... | 255,384 | Took oralcon birth control a little late than the usual time. Will the pill lose its effectiveness? |
Hi, M 27 years old unmarried gal. I had unprotected sex wid my BF on 16th Jan 2012 den i took Ipill before 72 hrs. But again on 19th Jan 2012 while doing sex unfortunately condom torned off due to which cum went insde me. M worried of getting pregnant as I got my menstrual period on 4th Jan 2012. Also wud like 2 know w... | HelloIpill is effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.You had unprotected intercourse (as the condom was torn) on 19th jan and last menstruation on 4 th jan. There are chances that you might conceive. I would suggest you keep in regular follow-up with your gynecologist if you miss your periods.T... | 255,385 | Can progyluton delay period? |
I had sex 13 days ago and am worried because I am taking birth control medication but during the time I had the sexual intercourse I was also taking an antibiotic, Augmentin, which can affect birth control pills. I used a condom during the sexual act as a means of back up and I am almost positive that nothing went wron... | Hi,Birth control pills sometimes is affected by antibiotics. It was right of you to use a condom during the act. If the condom wasnt breached, then you can safely rule out pregnancy from that particular time. | 255,386 | Is I pill effective on having sex with in 72 hours of taking pill? |
i have just started my first pack of ginet-84, started in the red area like it says on the first day of my period which was around about on time, but a week n 2days later i started spotting, thought i had my period again but it stopped, then it started again and stopped now started again...is that normal? | Hi,Initially it may take a few weeks to regularise your cycle. Spotting may occur for the few weeks, before your hormone levels stabilise. Just keep taking it on time and dont miss. | 255,387 | Will taking Augmentin effect the birth control pill intake? |
hye ....i am on a treatment for pcod and i hv been taking Diane 35(CYPROTERONE ACETATE AND ETHINYLESTRADIOL TAB) its my 15th day of my musttrual cycle.. and yesterday i had intercourse without using any protection.. do u think i should go for an emergency contraceptive pill today..?? | Hi,Your doctor must have prescribed Diane to treat acne and hirsutism associated with PCOD. Diane contains ingredients similar in action to hormonal birth control pill. Cyproterone acetate contained in it is a progesterone derivative and ethinylestradiol present in it is a synthetic estrogen. So this tablet is also... | 255,388 | Is spotting normal after intake of ginet-84? |
Hi. My girlfriend and I had sex december 13. but the condom broke and i wasn t aware when I came inside of her. she usually takes birth control pills. one month ago, she stopped taking the rest of her pack, because she missed a few already. 2 weeks ago, she started taking her regular birth control pills again. We had s... | Hi,Your notes are very clear. So it is very easy to answer.If she has been taking birth control pills regularly as per the instructions then it is > 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. There was no need to take Nordette. Since you have taken Nordette too The chances of pregnancy are almost nil.Taking Nordette on top... | 255,389 | Should I take an emergency contraceptive pill along with Diane 35? |
hii.. i turned 16 in dis september... n i had sex wid my lover yesterday around 11.30 am. he s not sure if during d tym of sperm release his penis was completely out of my vagina ..n v r afraid if any sperm myt hv stil entered in me. amean v r nt sure if v had protected sex. please guide if i shud take an i- pill for s... | Hi,When was your last menstrual period? Are your menstrual cycles regular?If you have regular cycles the first week and the last week of your menstrual cycle are safe. If you have had unprotected sex during this period it does not result in pregnancy. So there is no need to take I PILL.Please note that the fluid releas... | 255,390 | On birth control pills, took nordette after unprotected sex. Is it dangerous? |
So I am a 23 year old female. I was on ortho tri cyclen for 5 years, was switched to Yaz for a few months and then recently put on Junel Fe. I have been on Junel Fe for three months. I have not missed a single pill in 6 years. This month on my inactive pills I didnt get my period, I just had some old blood/brown discha... | Hi,If you are taking these birth control pills as prescribed they are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Were you on any antibiotics? Some antibiotics can reduce the effect of contraceptive pill.There is a very small chance of method failure even when you take the pills correctly. Occasionally the period... | 255,391 | 16 yr old, had sex, not sure whether sperms have entered. Should I take an i-pill for safety ? |
First off, my boyfriend and I had sex without protection; I know, very dumb, and trust me, it will never happen again. He did not cum all the way inside me, but I'm unsure if pre-cum did. Could I be pregnant? My last period ended on November 6. Also, could I take Loestrin24Fe birth control as emergency contraception? | Hi,Are your menstrual cycles regular?If you have regular cycles of 26-30days, then the first week and the last 10 days of your menstrual cycle are safe. If you have had unprotected sex during this period it does not result in pregnancy. So there is no need to take emergency contraception.Please note that the fluid rele... | 255,392 | What causes delay in periods after taking Junel Fe? |
Well i am sexually active, and i have only just started taking the pill yesterday i finished my first full packet of the pill and the doctor s said after i ve took my first packet i should come on.. i haven t but when i went for a wee and i wiped my self, there was a brown-ish type on the tissue , at first it looked li... | Hello,Itching around the vagina is likely to be due to some infection locally. Please use mild antiseptic and lukewarm water to wash the genital area. Do not douche or use strong solutions. If you have foul-smelling or greenish or yellowish discharge, please get a swab test done to exclude infection. Your sexual partne... | 255,393 | Can Loestrin birth control be taken as a emergency contraception? |
Hi Dr Sahu, I am Tieho Sebuse I m 24 years old and I m about to start on birth control , I ve chosen oralcon, I m just not sure when to start taking it, because at the pharmacy where I bought them I was told I can start immediately, however on their website it says that one should start on the first day of their cycle,... | HiWhen was your last period?There are many choices for pill initiation. What the pharmacist at pharmacy has told is one such method. It is called quick start method. You can start taking pills on any day of the cycle as long as you are sure that there are no chances for pregnancy. But with this method you should use b... | 255,394 | Brown discharge, taking birth control pill, itching in vagina. Am I pregnant? |
i m a girl of age 20,i had a sex last month..with my bf..we do had safe sex and do used condom...but last week ,i didnt get my mc properly on time ..only liitle blood came on starting day of my mc peiod but on the rest days..there is no blooding..i m very tense....am i get pregnant...and tell me what to do for avoidi... | Hi,You did not mention on which date you had sex. Was it in the last week of your menstrual cycle? The first and the last week of your menstrual cycle are safe periods. Sex done during that period does not cause pregnancy.Condom is a reasonably safe contraceptive method. It has a typical failure rate of 18% ( of 100 pa... | 255,395 | When should one start oralcon birth control? |
I used to take contraceptive till last month got my periods on 4th october. Had unprotected sex twice after that. I have taken I pill 3 days ago with in 72 hrs of having unprotected sex. My periods are still due and m worried now. Can u advice or help. | HiYou have written that you had unprotected intercourse twice. On which days of your menstrual cycle did you have sex? The first and the last week of your menstrual cycle are safe periods. Sex done during that period does not cause pregnancy.Were the two episodes of unprotected sex more than five days apart? If so yo... | 255,396 | How to avoid unwanted pregnancy? |
I had unprotected sex at 2 am Friday and I then took the first morning after pill at 12 pm the same day. I was late on my second pill and ended up taking it at 11 am Saturday, so I was 23 hours late for the second pill from the first. Now should this be okay being this late for the second pill? Should I take a third pi... | Hi,No this delay is not okay.The second tablet should have been taken 12 hours after the first dose. So its efficiency is no longer guaranteed. Today is the sixth day from unprotected intercourse. So repeating the dose is not going to work.I would advise you to have pregnancy test if you miss your period. If it comes ... | 255,397 | Why my period is delayed still after taking I-pill? |
i am 24 years old with a 5years son, i am currently on paragard IUC for three months so i want to know if i can use a morning after pill if something goes wrong during sex. i also want to know if oralcon contraceptive can be used as emergency contraception and how. thank you | Hi,Paragard is a very effective contraceptive method. It is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Therefore there is no need to use morning after pill after sex. I could not figure out why you thought of using morning after pill while you are already on a very effective method of contraception.Oralcon contra... | 255,398 | Suggest correct dosage of morning after pill |
Hi During my first pdelivery 3 years back I was diagonised with cholestesis (heavy itching in the 9th month) and hence had an C section..I remember my doc saying then that I need to take care when I take any birth control tablet. I would like to take an ipill today as I do not want to be pregnant..Is it safe for me to... | HiCholestasis effect is due to the hormone estrogen. That is why your doctor rightly advised against using birth control tablets. When she said this she was talking with reference to birth control pills containing both estrogen and progesterone.The I PILL contains progesterone only. So you can use I PILL without worryi... | 255,399 | Can oralcon contraceptive be used as emergency contraception? |
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