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What Causes Spotting After Having I Pill?

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2014

Question: i got my periods on 5th XXXXXXX and intimated with my fiance on 14 & 15th of XXXXXXX i took ipill on 16th.
now i m getting spotted from 22nd of XXXXXXX to till date.in between i got urin infection for that i consult a doc n he prescribed me CEFIX 200 & Syp Cital, now problm of urin indection is normal bt dame time i got spott, its not like regular period. just like spott as white discharge occurs. Is it normal or shuld i consult any gyeanc...?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Your current spotting is most likely to be a withdrawal bleed consequent to the intake of the emergency pill which has a high hormone content and therefore has disturbed the hormonal balance. Also, urinary infections can alter menstrual cycles and can cause spotting and breakthrough bleed.

You can also expect your next normal period to get delayed by a week or two. If you are regular with your periods, you need to take medical assistance if you do not see your next normal period even ten days after it is due.

If you had the intercourse during your safe period, you do not need the emergency pill. Also, try to restrict the use of the emergency pill to only a couple of times a year. Instead, go for some form of regular contraception.

Hope I have clarified your query. Please feel free to contact for more information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (8 minutes later)

thank u Dr. XXXXXXX

Bt i m getting spots for more than 6 days do i consider it as normal. As i m only getting spots like normal white discharge and no other problems. No pains Nothing.

Thanks & Regards,

XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
White discharge can be ignored.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

If you are seeing only white discharge, you need not bother. If you see red and white discharge together, it could be the breakthrough that I mentioned earlier. Such a discharge usually subsides in a week and if this is more than that, you need to seek help. Also, since you have taken the pill within the stipulated time, you are well protected and hence need not worry about conception.

Hope I have answered your doubt. Please get back if you need any more information. I will be ready to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (25 minutes later)

Thank you DR,
But Still my doubt is not clear, like i m getting red spot from more than 6 day i.e. from 22nd XXXXXXX to till date. In short
05/06- Normal period Started
09/06- Period ended
14/06 & 15/06- Got Intimated
16/06- Took Ipill
22/06- Found red Spots and urin infection Problem
23/06- Took medicines For urin infection ( CEFIX-200 & Syrp Cital)
26/06- Recovered with infection
today is 29/06- Still getting red Spots but no other side effects or Pains

Please Help me out.

Thanks & regards

XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing again.

I would like to say once again that it is common to see a withdrawal bleeding about a few days after using emergency contraception as the pill causes disturbance in the hormonal balance of the body owing to the high hormonal content in it and this lasts for a few days.

This is the most likely cause of the spotting in your case too. Associated urinary infection may have prolonged the spotting. Only if you do not get any relief within the next couple of days, should you see a specialist. Your next normal period also may get delayed due to the pill-effect and please get help from a specialist if you fail to see your next normal period ten days after it is due.

Hope I have clarified all your queries. Please contact for any more information. I will be available to help.

Wish you good health.

regards,
Shanti.V.

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