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Delayed Periods. Had Unprotected Sex, Took I Pill. Noticed Bleeding. Worried About Pregnancy?
Question: hi my gf took cipla ipill after we had unprotected sex with in 24 hours i.e; on 22 april, her periods should start from 18th every month and after taking ipill she got bleeding for 4 days from 28th to 1st may, actually she should get periods by 18th may or 28th may, but still she did not get periods, we are very afraid please suggest...can we except that that drug worked or it got failed? do we need to consult a doctor for any pregnancy test. please please suggest
Hello,
You should know that taking I-pill within first 24 hrs of unprotected sex gives more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy.
She got withdrawal bleeding in between 28th April to 1st May by the effect of the pill. It is quite common and natural phenomena.
Most of the patient experience delaying of next period up to 7-10 days from due date after taking the pill. Though, it is unpredictable to assume exact days of delaying and it varies from woman to woman. It occurs mostly due to hormonal imbalance & mental stress.
Here, I suggest her to undergo one home pregnancy test to check pregnancy status. Later, blood test for beta HCG is required to confirm or exclude.
Following test report, you need to consult with gynecologist for other relevant investigation (like pelvic ultrasound, hormone assay etc) to pin point the diagnosis. Supportive treatment (like progesterone pill) may be advisable to induce her period in exclusion of pregnancy.
Wish you good health & practice safe sex in future.
Regards,
Dr Soumen.
You should know that taking I-pill within first 24 hrs of unprotected sex gives more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy.
She got withdrawal bleeding in between 28th April to 1st May by the effect of the pill. It is quite common and natural phenomena.
Most of the patient experience delaying of next period up to 7-10 days from due date after taking the pill. Though, it is unpredictable to assume exact days of delaying and it varies from woman to woman. It occurs mostly due to hormonal imbalance & mental stress.
Here, I suggest her to undergo one home pregnancy test to check pregnancy status. Later, blood test for beta HCG is required to confirm or exclude.
Following test report, you need to consult with gynecologist for other relevant investigation (like pelvic ultrasound, hormone assay etc) to pin point the diagnosis. Supportive treatment (like progesterone pill) may be advisable to induce her period in exclusion of pregnancy.
Wish you good health & practice safe sex in future.
Regards,
Dr Soumen.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
means is she pregnant now? today we will confirm with the home pregnancy test kit..and one more thing is she is with her parents and wont come out at any cause as she completed her studies.is it advisable to take the abortion pills as this cause over bleeding which will cause parents attention...kindly suggest what is beta HCG test...as we will take today that too even today...and what is progesterone pill, kindly suggest for what we have to take that..i hope you understand the situation
Hello,
Thanks for follow up query. I understand her situation.
At first, she needs to undergo one home pregnancy test with urine (preferably morning sample) to check pregnancy status. Without any test, it is quite difficult to predict pregnancy in early weeks.
Beta HCG is a hormone which is increased gradually after successful conception. It can be measured through blood test. Its value more than 50 IU/ ml indicates possible pregnancy.
Second thing, without confirmation of pregnancy, it is not ideal & legal to take any kind of abortion pill or hormonal pill (like progesterone). They may cause serious adverse effect (like excessive vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, vomiting, irregular period etc) without proper indication.
Following test report, you need to consult with gynecologist for next line of management. Possible modalities are as follows:
1) On positive pregnancy test, her consulting doctor will advise MTP pill for medical abortion. It can be done successfully up to 7-9 weeks of gestational age. But it should be always under supervision of a doctor.
2) On negative pregnancy test, some relevant investigation like hormone assay, pelvic ultrasound (USG scan) may be advisable. After that, he/ she will prescribe hormonal pill or other supportive medication to induce her period.
Hope, I have answered your query in simple manner for proper understanding.
Please proceed with the initial tests and consult with doctor.
Regards,
Dr Soumen
Thanks for follow up query. I understand her situation.
At first, she needs to undergo one home pregnancy test with urine (preferably morning sample) to check pregnancy status. Without any test, it is quite difficult to predict pregnancy in early weeks.
Beta HCG is a hormone which is increased gradually after successful conception. It can be measured through blood test. Its value more than 50 IU/ ml indicates possible pregnancy.
Second thing, without confirmation of pregnancy, it is not ideal & legal to take any kind of abortion pill or hormonal pill (like progesterone). They may cause serious adverse effect (like excessive vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, vomiting, irregular period etc) without proper indication.
Following test report, you need to consult with gynecologist for next line of management. Possible modalities are as follows:
1) On positive pregnancy test, her consulting doctor will advise MTP pill for medical abortion. It can be done successfully up to 7-9 weeks of gestational age. But it should be always under supervision of a doctor.
2) On negative pregnancy test, some relevant investigation like hormone assay, pelvic ultrasound (USG scan) may be advisable. After that, he/ she will prescribe hormonal pill or other supportive medication to induce her period.
Hope, I have answered your query in simple manner for proper understanding.
Please proceed with the initial tests and consult with doctor.
Regards,
Dr Soumen
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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