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Suggest Emergency Contraceptive Pills With Less Side Effects

Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016

Question: Hello Doc,
Please suggest best possible EC tablet with lesser side effects ...

Please suggest a best Emergency Contraceptive tablet in XXXXXXX available with less side effects? So that we can plan a baby in the near future without any hassles.
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I pill is the best emergency contraceptive pill available in XXXXXXX
It can cause minor side effects like delaying the next expected periods by2-3 weeks.
It has to be taken within72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (11 minutes later)

Thanks doctor for ur prompt reply.

Yesterday was the 7th day of my mestural cycle. And today morning we happened to have unprotected sex. Do u still suggest and I pill ? Or is there a better way out.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Better to take i pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, it's better to take I pill within72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
It is effective in preventing pregnancy in95-98% cases.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (8 days later)

Hello Doc,

As suggested by you I took an I pill within 24 hrs of unprotected sex. Now in less than a week I got my periods again. I was told my periods would be delayed. But it has come really quick. 3rd XXXXXXX was the last day of my cycle on 4th XXXXXXX we had unprotected sex and 10th XXXXXXX I again get my periods accompanied with heavy bleeding and abdominal pain. Is there something serious? Please advice...

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Withdrawal bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The bleeding you are having is the withdrawal bleeding due to the hormonal effect of I pill.
It is suggestive of the fact that I pill was fully effective in preventing pregnancy.
You need not worry at all.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (11 hours later)

Hello Doc,
After having consumed the I pill, I got my withdrawal bleeding. I previously ended my periods on the 3rd of this month & got my withrawal bleeding the very next week. i.e 10th. Now I want to know when can I expect my next periods, will there be a delay or so...
Awaiting for an answer Doc...

Thanks & Regards!!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Delay of 2-3 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
The next periods are likely to be delayed by2-3 weeks from the expected date.
This is due to the effect of the I pill.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar