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What Causes Bleeding After Taking I Pill?

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Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2014
Question: My GF got down on 27th March. She had to take iPill on the same day in evening due to contraceptive break down earlier night. . From last 7 days she is getting breakthrough bleeding.Its in small amount Is it normal? how long it can last? . Please help.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. You should know that withdrawal bleeding (similar to period) is due to effect of I-pill. It is quite common and natural phenomena. Most women get this type of bleeding after taking emergency pill. It generally stops automatically within 3 to 4 days and NO treatment is required. In this case, I suggest her to take TRANEXAMIC ACID group of drug to arrest bleeding and keep watching the nature of bleeding. She should maintain genital hygiene properly and avoid sexual activity for at least 7 days. Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and practice safe sex in future. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)
Thanks Doctor for your detailed answer. I have a follow-up, today is 7th day so i will ask her to take the medicine from today. Also how long, she should wait in case consultation is required.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer: CONSULT WITH DOCTOR IF BLEEDING DOESN'T STOP. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for follow up query. First of all, she would start the medicine (TRANEXAMIC ACID) at the earliest and bleeding will stop within 2 to 3 days (in most cases). However, she must consult with local doctor (or Gynecologist) if her bleeding doesn't stop even after taking medicine. Lastly, next period may be delayed for 1 to 2 weeks due to hormonal imbalance and associated mental stress. In that case, she may require progesterone pill to induce period following confirmation of pregnancy. Hope, it helps for you. Kindly, close the discussion. Good luck and all the best. Regards, Dr Soumen
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Bleeding After Taking I Pill?

Brief Answer: DETAILS ARE GIVEN BELOW. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. You should know that withdrawal bleeding (similar to period) is due to effect of I-pill. It is quite common and natural phenomena. Most women get this type of bleeding after taking emergency pill. It generally stops automatically within 3 to 4 days and NO treatment is required. In this case, I suggest her to take TRANEXAMIC ACID group of drug to arrest bleeding and keep watching the nature of bleeding. She should maintain genital hygiene properly and avoid sexual activity for at least 7 days. Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish your good health and practice safe sex in future. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326