What Causes Menstrual Irregularities After Taking I-pill?

Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2015

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Question : Hi i took an i pill just after my period cycle was over i got little bleeding after 15 days, but my period is delayed as per normal date also pregancy home test is negative. Plz advise me if any tablet is to be taken .

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No there is no need of any treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I can understand your concerns.
Menstrual irregularities can be a side effect of I-pill.
Period can come early or delayed by 7-10 days.
So as your pregnancy test are negative after 7 days of your missed period date,you should not worried about it.
Wait and watch for your menses.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards

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