What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After Taking I-pill?

Posted on Tue, 7 Jun 2016

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Question : I am 24 years old and had intercourse i have had 6 to 7 ipills after every intercourse after the last intercourse i had bleeding for 2 days but the bleeding was not very heavy does it mean that i am pregnant ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Almost nil chance

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I pill prevents the pregnancy in 98% cases, if you have taken it each time within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
The withdrawal bleeding after taking i pill is not very heavy.
Chances of pregnancy are very rare in your case.
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 (2 minutes later)

Mam does it mean that after taking ipill ny periods may get delayed as i have taken almost 6 to 7 ipills in one month ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
yes, your periods are likely to be delayed, as this pill has the common side effect delaying the next expected periods by 2-3 weeks.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (3 minutes later)

I had nausea and vomitting for a day but we the intercourse and bleeding happened a week back this vomitting can be due to pregnancy or gastro attack coz i couldnt sleep last to last night and also couldnt eat properly i hope this is not due to pregnancy!!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely due to pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, the symptoms are unlikely due to pregnancy, as such symptoms occur at least 14 days after intercourse.
Moreover, since you had bleeding after taking i pill, chances of pregnancy are almost nil.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (23 minutes later)

Now one last question doctor i have had 10 to 12 ipills in a month would it have dangerous side effects !!and i have been feeling very moody since i have taken ipills would the high dosage lead to any problem ?and if i had ipill today and within 24 hours qgain had intercourse would i have to take ipill again ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Side effect of i pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I pill contains levonorgestrel which causes bloating, and mood swings.
Moreover, it is not good to take I pill multiple times in a month.
You should rather take continuous oral contraceptive pills as contraceptive which will not disturb your periods and chances of failure are extremely low.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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