What Does Increased Vaginal Discharge After Taking I-pill Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 23 May 2017

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Question : I had taken ipill on 2 may soon after sex and on 9 may i experienced withdrawal bleeding . From 21st may there is a increased vaginal discharge. Am i pregnant?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 minutes later)

no it is not pregnancy. it is only withdrawal bleeding. for confirmation pregnancy test can be done.

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)

Withdrawal bleeding happened on 9th may but white discharge is from 21st may . So i am concerned wether its a sign of pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Absolutely no chance of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
If you have taken I pill within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse and had withdrawal bleeding after it , then there are no chances of pregnancy.
Increased white vaginal discharge can be due to hormonal changes, and it is normal to have increased vaginal and cervical discharge after taking I pill due to its hormonal effect.
There are absolutely nil chances of pregnancy .
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 days later)

When do i test for pregnancy then . My last periods was on 24th april

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tomorrow

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
You should get a pregnancy test done tomorrow morning.
It can be done 14 days after intercourse.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

I had done the test on 17th may and had intercourse on 2nd may. The result was negative. Do i need to do it again

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Yes, I will suggest you to get the test again.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (42 minutes later)

I had taken emergency pill on 2nd may right after the intercourse . Can i be pregnant ??

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Almost nil chance of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
No, the chances of pregnancy are almost nil.
Moreover, i pill is known to delay the next expected periods by 2-3 weeks.
However, it is always better to rule out pregnancy by the urine pregnancy test.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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