Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking I-pill?

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2015

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Question : My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on 11th of Nov. around 6pm. I took i-pill next day i.e. 12th of Nov. around 4pm.
Till now there has been no withdrawal bleeding or any kind of pain. Does that mean I am pregnant? Please help.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for one week

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Withdrawal bleeding occurs within5-7 days of taking I pill.
I suggest you not to worry and wait for at least one week after taking I pill for the withdrawal periods to occur.
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 (5 minutes later)

Thank you so much.
but what if there is no withdrawal bleeding? Does that mean something serious? Or is it completely normal?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Many times a person has no withdrawal bleeding after taking I pill.
It is completely normal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (15 minutes later)

So, then how do I figure out if I'm pregnant or not? I'm really confused.
And I'm just feeling a little dizzy and nausea and extremely tired. Nothing else at all. No such side effects as mentioned are prevalent.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not panic

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, don't be confused and panicked.
I pill, if taken within24 hours of unprotected intercourse, prevents pregnancy in 95-98% cases.
Moreover, if pregnancy has occurred, then it cannot be detected so early after unprotected intercourse.
The symptoms of pregnancy appear only after14 days after the pregnancy has occurred.
Dizziness, nausea and tiredness are symptoms due to the effects of the hormones in the I pill.
I suggest you not to panic and be positive.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (4 minutes later)

Thank you doctor.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for further queries later by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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