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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking I Pills In A Short Duration?

hello I am worried as I have taken 3 ipills in gap of 3-4 days. I am getting brownish periods from last two months. I want to know the side effects of taking ipills in such a short duration and what are the chances to get pregnant. After this I am so worried that I wouldn't be able to get pregnant. pls help me out. my age is 25 years.
Tue, 14 Apr 2020
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Hi,

As emergency contraceptive pills contain high dose of hormones it is not recommended to take them with very short gap. The points that can help you are:
- There should be at least two months gap in between two emergency contraceptive pills intake.
- After taking one pill it can give protection for 24 hours post pill period also.

Regarding the side effects:
- Frequent intake of emergency contraceptive pills can affect the menstrual hormones and can lead to menstrual irregularity.
- Long term intake of emergency contraceptive pills can affect the fertility also.

Now:
- If you have taken emergency contraceptive pills within 72 hours of the unprotected intercourse, the possibility of pregnancy is less. The efficacy will be more if taken within 24 hours.
- Brownish spotting may indicate collected blood in uterus and may not be abnormal always.
- Try to avoid emergency contraceptive pills for at least 6 months from now, go for possibly non hormonal contraceptive methods like barrier methods during this period.
- If the cycles get regularize, you may not have problem in getting pregnancy usually.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking I Pills In A Short Duration?

Hi, As emergency contraceptive pills contain high dose of hormones it is not recommended to take them with very short gap. The points that can help you are: - There should be at least two months gap in between two emergency contraceptive pills intake. - After taking one pill it can give protection for 24 hours post pill period also. Regarding the side effects: - Frequent intake of emergency contraceptive pills can affect the menstrual hormones and can lead to menstrual irregularity. - Long term intake of emergency contraceptive pills can affect the fertility also. Now: - If you have taken emergency contraceptive pills within 72 hours of the unprotected intercourse, the possibility of pregnancy is less. The efficacy will be more if taken within 24 hours. - Brownish spotting may indicate collected blood in uterus and may not be abnormal always. - Try to avoid emergency contraceptive pills for at least 6 months from now, go for possibly non hormonal contraceptive methods like barrier methods during this period. - If the cycles get regularize, you may not have problem in getting pregnancy usually. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN