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Had Foreplay, Took Ipill, Had Withdrawal Bleeding. Having Bloating, Backache, Spotting. Side Effect Or Pregnancy?
Hi. I need some urgent advice. My boyfriend and I fooled around a bit on the 27th of Oct 2012. We did not have penetrative sex, but out of fear of pre-ejaculate , and generally to be on the safe side I took an ipill within 24 hours. I had bleeding that started exactly 7 days afterwards (3rd Nov) which I m told is withdrawal bleeding and a likely side effect of taking the ipill. My last periods started on the 20th of Oct, and I expected this months to start on the 18th or 19th of Nov, but they still haven t come. But despite not getting my periods, I suffered from some of my usual period symptoms like abdominal bloating and slight backache the past 2 days. I also experienced a mild brown staining (not exactly blood ) which began the exact day I expected my periods to start. Is this a delayed period, a possible side-effect of the high ipill hormones, or am I *yikes* pregnant?
Wed, 28 Nov 2012
Hello, welcome to HCM,
Firstly, the i pill contains estrogen and progesterone derivatives which leads to hormonal imbalance. For this reason, you may suffer from some side effects.
You have already suffered from some side effects like withdrawal bleeding. Now, the delay in normal expected period may also occur due to the hormonal imbalance.
For this delayed period, you may wait for some days for its spontaneous occurrence. In this time period, you may do a home pregnancy test for confirmation of absence of pregnancy. If period does not occur within 7 to 10 days, you may consult with a gynecologist for thorough clinical examination, for ordering investigations and for further management.
Regards.
Firstly, the i pill contains estrogen and progesterone derivatives which leads to hormonal imbalance. For this reason, you may suffer from some side effects.
You have already suffered from some side effects like withdrawal bleeding. Now, the delay in normal expected period may also occur due to the hormonal imbalance.
For this delayed period, you may wait for some days for its spontaneous occurrence. In this time period, you may do a home pregnancy test for confirmation of absence of pregnancy. If period does not occur within 7 to 10 days, you may consult with a gynecologist for thorough clinical examination, for ordering investigations and for further management.
Regards.
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