Is Bleeding A Common Side Effect Of Taking I Pill?

Posted on Sat, 13 Dec 2014

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Question : Me and my bf had unprotected sex on 1 dec and had ipill within 2hrs and then agin we had unprotected sex on 4 dec and had ipill within 2-3hrs and now i had vaginal bleeding on 8th december but lasted for 4-5 days now we both are worried that was that normal ipill side effect bleeding or she can be pregnent we r very much in tension please help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Die to side effect of I-pill.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The bleeding that she had on 8th Dec is due to the side effect of I-pill. It is not due to pregnancy. This bleeding is due to the high dose of hormones in the i-pill. Her normal periods can also be delayed by 1-2 weeks. Please do not worry as the chances of pregnancy are less than 5%.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (15 minutes later)

Can u plz reffer\ tell some birth control pills that could be taken on regular bases and are safe and easy available at the pharmacy shops .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
There are several kinds of contraceptive pill available. However, best & effective pill is Combined Contraceptive Pill like FEMILON, NOVELON etc.

They contain low dose estrogen and progesterone. They give highest protection (more than 99% - after 1 month used) against unwanted pregnancy if taken regularly on proper schedule time.

For best results, it should be taken from D1 of cycle for continuous 21 days with 7 days gap to get period normally. In addition, during the first month you need to practice protected sexual intercourse with some back up method (like condom, spermicide gel etc) to maximize the contraceptive protection.

Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Are there any side effects of these contraceptive's in the fort coming future in pregnancy. She could be able to conseive in the future without any complication

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes she can conceive.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
The side effects are minor like headache, nausea, gastric upset and mild weight gain. All these are reversible once you stop taking the pill. There is no problem in future pregnancies. No need to worry.
Regards.

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