Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Oral Contraceptive Pills?

Posted on Thu, 5 May 2016

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Question : Hi , my last period started on 12th of apriland lasted 3 days! I had unprotected sex on the 16th of April and had a pill on the 18th, which was within 72 hours! I started cramping and had bleeding on the 3rd of May! It's heavy but not as heavy as my regular period. But I do have my regular period symptoms. My next period was due on the 9th but I started bleeding on the 3rd. I'm a little worried

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely withdrawal bleeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Taking I pill can induce withdrawal bleeding after its intake.
The bleeding you had is likely to be withdrawal bleeding.
You should not worry.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 minute later)

So I can expect my period sometime soon?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
2-3 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, your next periods will be likely after2-3 weeks.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Okay so I can rule out pregnancy ? And no other heatlth issues because of the pill this month?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No other side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, do not worry about pregnancy.
There are no other side effects of I pill.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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