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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Oral Contraceptives?
Question: My period ended on 29th december and I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 31st dec.he might have ejacuated inside. but i took an ipill the next morning within 12hrs.On 5 january i had a heavy watery white discharge.but it was my ovulation day.i have had white discharge a few times after.
I had my period right on time that is pn 20th january but i didnt bleed like the usual.there was hardly any flow.also i did not experience any stomach cramps at the start of my period like always.
Also i have been constipated since 2 weeks.im not sure of the reason behind it.(it could be psychological .im not sure)Because of constipation i do get headaches and not able to eat well too. i wanted to know what are the chances of getting pregnant.also i want to take the pregnancy test and im not sure when is the right time to take so that i get correct results.i had my last period on 20thjan and ended on 24th XXXXXXX
I had my period right on time that is pn 20th january but i didnt bleed like the usual.there was hardly any flow.also i did not experience any stomach cramps at the start of my period like always.
Also i have been constipated since 2 weeks.im not sure of the reason behind it.(it could be psychological .im not sure)Because of constipation i do get headaches and not able to eat well too. i wanted to know what are the chances of getting pregnant.also i want to take the pregnancy test and im not sure when is the right time to take so that i get correct results.i had my last period on 20thjan and ended on 24th XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Avoid emergency pills in future as they cause irregular bleeding and have h
Detailed Answer:
Please do a blood pregnancy test asap. If it's negative you can't be pregnant from episode on 31 Dec. if in doubt wait for 3 days and then do the blood test.
However the chances of pregnancy are very, very minimal since you have used i pill within the stipulated 72 hours.
In future, it's best to use regular pills as condoms have a high failure rate and so is emergency pills.
Regards
Avoid emergency pills in future as they cause irregular bleeding and have h
Detailed Answer:
Please do a blood pregnancy test asap. If it's negative you can't be pregnant from episode on 31 Dec. if in doubt wait for 3 days and then do the blood test.
However the chances of pregnancy are very, very minimal since you have used i pill within the stipulated 72 hours.
In future, it's best to use regular pills as condoms have a high failure rate and so is emergency pills.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I want to try taking the pregnancy test. But I don't know what would be the right time to get correct results and when can I take the pregnancy test??
Brief Answer:
If u started periods between Dec 24_26 u may test now
Detailed Answer:
Hi , Welcome back to HCM.
You can take it tomorrow any time for blood.
For urine try tomorrow morning and if negative do blood pregnancy test any time tomorrow .
Regards
If u started periods between Dec 24_26 u may test now
Detailed Answer:
Hi , Welcome back to HCM.
You can take it tomorrow any time for blood.
For urine try tomorrow morning and if negative do blood pregnancy test any time tomorrow .
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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