What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After Taking An I-pill?

Posted on Sun, 19 Mar 2017

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Question : Hello sir, i am worried if my gf is pregnant.i had prtected sex with my gf on 11 march but after sex i fingered her and i have doubt of presence of semen on finger so i gave her ipill after 16 hrs and now on 18march she bleeded 1-2 drop only.what are the chances of pregrnancy please reply

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pregnancy not likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The mild bleeding that she had now could be a withdrawal bleeding due to the side effect of the pill. The chances of pregnancy are less than 1%- almost nil as she has taken tablet within 16 hours. You can wait for her proper periods which may be delayed by a week due to the effect of the pill. No need to worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Thank you for your reply doctor.today also she bleeded but more than yesterday her periods are also expected to come on 20march which is tommorow.is this bleeding because of her periods or withdrawl bleeding

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Withdrawal bleeding is lesser.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Withdrawal bleeding is usually lesser. if the bleeding persists for 3-5 days then it is likely to be a period. To be sure you can test her urine after 27th March. This will help in completely ruling out pregnancy.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad