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What Causes Bleeding After Taking I-pill?
Question: Hi .. I had unprotected sex on July 19 , im not sure if my partner ejaculated inside me. a little might have gone inside.. i took an emergency i-pill within 4 hours. .. my periods are regular 28 days. last period dates July 12-next due - aug 12. But i started experiencing bleeding on July 26.. its just been one day .. how long do i wait? .. Im extremely worried pls help? could i be pregnant? .. what do i do ??? whom do i consult ? .. pls advice
Brief Answer:
Very less chances of pregnancy, relax.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Yes, the bleeding that you experienced is not your period, it is withdrawal bleed due to withdrawal effect of hormones in the I pill.
And yes, the intake of I pill might delay your next period too.
Chances of pregnancy are less than 5 %.
Do not consult anybody, just wait for your next period.
If you are very worried, you can take a pregnancy test on the 2nd of August.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
Very less chances of pregnancy, relax.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Yes, the bleeding that you experienced is not your period, it is withdrawal bleed due to withdrawal effect of hormones in the I pill.
And yes, the intake of I pill might delay your next period too.
Chances of pregnancy are less than 5 %.
Do not consult anybody, just wait for your next period.
If you are very worried, you can take a pregnancy test on the 2nd of August.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Hi Thank you for your advice. I experienced heavy bleeding today (2nd day) , right from morning .. just tell me how long will i have the same ? 2-3-4-5 days ? does it have some time period ? .. i will definitely wait for my next period and do the tests .. are there any control pills through which you can avoid pregnancy? we are extremely worried.. what are the next steps we need to take. The I-pill was taken in 3 hrs. it was my 8th day of period when we had unprotected sex .. pls help ..??
Brief Answer:
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes, this bleeding should get over within 3 - 5 days.
There are no pills to be taken right now to prevent a pregnancy.
You have already taken the I pill, so do not worry.
As I said, there is nothing more to do.
Just take a test on the 2nd of August.
Your next period might be delayed, but that is due to effect of the I pill.
Do not take I pill very frequently, it will lead to irregular cycles.
Also, please use condoms or oral contraceptive pills regularly in future, to prevent unnecessary risk and worry.
Do not worry, you will not get pregnant from unprotected sex on day 8 of your cycle.
You can contact me directly, anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care
As below
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes, this bleeding should get over within 3 - 5 days.
There are no pills to be taken right now to prevent a pregnancy.
You have already taken the I pill, so do not worry.
As I said, there is nothing more to do.
Just take a test on the 2nd of August.
Your next period might be delayed, but that is due to effect of the I pill.
Do not take I pill very frequently, it will lead to irregular cycles.
Also, please use condoms or oral contraceptive pills regularly in future, to prevent unnecessary risk and worry.
Do not worry, you will not get pregnant from unprotected sex on day 8 of your cycle.
You can contact me directly, anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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