What Causes Abdominal Pain After Taking An I-Pill?

Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016

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Thu, 15 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend but we were not sure that did The sprem enter into the Vigina so immidiately I took ipill within 30 mins I had abdominal pains and today I got some white sticky substance out of my virgina what does this mean?

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely due to increased hormone called progesterone.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,

I have read your query and understand your concerns about white discharge.

This sticky white substance or discharge after taking I-pill is likely due to increased hormone called progesterone. This progesterone hormone increases white discharge by increasing mucous secretion in vagina following ingestion of i-Pill.

Also,let me provide some more information,

Is there pain during this white discharge?
Any itching or foul smell?

These answers will help me to rule out any bacterial or fungal infection.

However, it seems very unlikely due to pregnancy. Hence no need to worry about it.

Hope this helps and get back to me with more information.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

So that doesn't mean that m pregnant right ? Because I wasn't sure abt it so I took ipill and immediately 30 mins after my intercourse n there isn't any itching air foul smell

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes,unlikely due to pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the quick follow-up.

Since there is no itching or foul smell,it is likely because of I-pill ingestion as we discussed earlier. Most probably it will subside within few days or a week.

Thanks and regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy