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Is Pregnancy Possible Through Withdrawal Method?
Posted on
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Question : Hello
My last period started on the 17th of August and I took an emergency contraceptive on the 26th. On the 31st I had what seemed like a full period, but I understand that it could be withdrawal bleeding? This bleeding ended on the 4th of September. Yesterday (6th Sept) I had unprotected sex but he did not ejaculate inside me. Even so I am quite worried. What are my risks of falling pregnant? Should I take another emergency contraceptive pill and will that cause damage because I'm taking it too often?
My last period started on the 17th of August and I took an emergency contraceptive on the 26th. On the 31st I had what seemed like a full period, but I understand that it could be withdrawal bleeding? This bleeding ended on the 4th of September. Yesterday (6th Sept) I had unprotected sex but he did not ejaculate inside me. Even so I am quite worried. What are my risks of falling pregnant? Should I take another emergency contraceptive pill and will that cause damage because I'm taking it too often?
Brief Answer:
You should take I-pill.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
6th September is not your fertile period but a pregnancy due to precum cannot be ruled out. The chances of pregnancy are less than 10%. To be very sure it is best to take another I-pill. Taking the pill frequently will cause an irregular bleeding and delay in your next periods. It is best to start with a regular contraceptive from your next cycle.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
You should take I-pill.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
6th September is not your fertile period but a pregnancy due to precum cannot be ruled out. The chances of pregnancy are less than 10%. To be very sure it is best to take another I-pill. Taking the pill frequently will cause an irregular bleeding and delay in your next periods. It is best to start with a regular contraceptive from your next cycle.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are there long term consequences to taking the pill twice in a month?
Brief Answer:
No.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The irregular periods will return to normal in next 1-2 cycles. There are no long term consequences.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
No.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The irregular periods will return to normal in next 1-2 cycles. There are no long term consequences.
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
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