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What Causes Spotting And Breast Tenderness After Having I Pill?

Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015

Question: hi. i got my periods on 2nd july (last month) and on 3rd day of my period only, we had sex but condom burst out so i took an i pill within 24hrs, lately by the 5th july (4th day). i have a normal 28-30days cycle, After a week of taking i pill, i experienced spotting (very light) that continued for 2 days. now my periods are 2 weeks late. i m experiencing abdominal cramps and breast tenderness. i took 2 pregnancy test one after 4 days of missed period ( ie on 6th aug) and another after 10 days ( on 12th aug). both were negative. i m really scared about my missed period, till when it will b back. plz help. my periods were due on 2nd aug n its already 15th aug. late by 2 weeks.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Delayed menses following ipill

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Thanks for the query to hcm,
THE FACT THAT YOU HAD SPOTTING ON 12 JULY AFTER TAKING IPILL ON 5TH JULY, so practically 12th july becomes your date of withdrawal bleeding and confirmed that you were not pregnant then itself. However now your next periods are expected in this week between 12th to 20th august as the most common side effect of ipill is delayed menses for next 1-2 cycles , after pregnancy has been ruled out.
The fact that you have started experiencing premenstrual symptoms like breast tenderness and abdominal cramps, your menses should start in next 2 -3 days. Please wait for the menses to start as there is no need to worry when pregnancy has been ruled out.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (23 minutes later)

thanks a ton. I was really worried and i was even thinking to take a tablet that can let the period start after consulting a doctor. I am also using home remedies that can start my periods to the earliest.
one thing i also want to know, is there any other side effects of pill? does it affects the future pregnancy? I have heard that i pill can also lead to the ectopic pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
answered

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ectopic pregnancy is not noted because of ipill usage. The only side effect is the delay in menses for next 1-2 cycles and if taken in the mid cycle can often lead to irregular bleeding as well.
Infertility is not a side effect of ipill. Its a high dose natural progesterone which intiates a withdrawal after usage and doesn't interfere with ovulation or fertilisation at all.
So rest assured.
Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (9 minutes later)

thank you doctor. can i ask u further queries in the next two days, if there are some?
and what to do if by chance periods do not turn up till 20th? can i use tablets then, that can let me flow? or some ultrasound need to b done?

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
answered

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the menses are delayed beyond 20th then you should get an ultrasound pelvis to check for endometrial thickness which if found more than 9 mm then you can opt for a withdrawal bleed with progesterones which shall help initiating the menses.
So presently just wait and watch for menses to return naturally.
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Regards

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