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Does I-pill Cause Irregular Menstruation?
Question: Hi Sir,
My wife used to have regular periods starting around 30th of each month. This month her period got delayed and started on 6th Dec (Previous to this it started on 30th Oct). Post to this we had unprotected intercourse on 9th and 10th. Then she took an iPill (An emergency contraceptive same as Unwanted72) on evening of 11th. Yesterday, i.e. on 16th she got a little bleeding. We considered it to be a side effect of iPill and did not pay much attention to it. Also, we had another intercourse yesterday. From today morning, she is bleeding more, same as she does in her menses. FYI - She also have thyroid problems. What could be the reason behind this? We are worried. Is this a sign of pregnancy? Or is it a side effect of the pill? Or Thyroid? Please help.
My wife used to have regular periods starting around 30th of each month. This month her period got delayed and started on 6th Dec (Previous to this it started on 30th Oct). Post to this we had unprotected intercourse on 9th and 10th. Then she took an iPill (An emergency contraceptive same as Unwanted72) on evening of 11th. Yesterday, i.e. on 16th she got a little bleeding. We considered it to be a side effect of iPill and did not pay much attention to it. Also, we had another intercourse yesterday. From today morning, she is bleeding more, same as she does in her menses. FYI - She also have thyroid problems. What could be the reason behind this? We are worried. Is this a sign of pregnancy? Or is it a side effect of the pill? Or Thyroid? Please help.
Brief Answer:
Withdrawal bleeding due to i pill
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I pill causes withdrawal bleeding within 5-10 days of its intake.
The withdrawal bleeding remains there for 3-5 days and is similar to the normal periods.
This bleeding is not related to pregnancy or thyroid dysfunction.
I suggest you not to worry as this is the bleeding due to i pill.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Withdrawal bleeding due to i pill
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I pill causes withdrawal bleeding within 5-10 days of its intake.
The withdrawal bleeding remains there for 3-5 days and is similar to the normal periods.
This bleeding is not related to pregnancy or thyroid dysfunction.
I suggest you not to worry as this is the bleeding due to i pill.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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