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Is Light Bleeding Post Intake Of I-pill Indicative Of Implantation Bleeding?

hi last month nov26 i had my periods ..i had unprotected sex on 15th of dec but took pills after 2 days. i should get my nxt periods on 26 dec but didnt. got it on 30th dec experiencing light flow than normal... can it be implantation bleeding...??? if so it is den how soon can i visit doctor for knowing result and is abortion immediately possible with pills
Tue, 3 May 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
i pill is an emergency contraceptive pill, which needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.
What you have done seems to be right by taking it at about 48 hours. The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing breakthrough bleeding in the form of periods within 3 weeks from the day of intake of pill.
What you have experienced appears to be the effect of pill, although the bleeding seemed to be light. Accordingly, the periods might be early or late from your usual time.
In cases you still have doubt, take a urine pregnancy test, which should be negative. In case it is positive, abortion by use of pills is possible under medical supervision for pregnancy below 12 weeks. Kindly consult Gynecologist in this regard for proper management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is Light Bleeding Post Intake Of I-pill Indicative Of Implantation Bleeding?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. i pill is an emergency contraceptive pill, which needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. What you have done seems to be right by taking it at about 48 hours. The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing breakthrough bleeding in the form of periods within 3 weeks from the day of intake of pill. What you have experienced appears to be the effect of pill, although the bleeding seemed to be light. Accordingly, the periods might be early or late from your usual time. In cases you still have doubt, take a urine pregnancy test, which should be negative. In case it is positive, abortion by use of pills is possible under medical supervision for pregnancy below 12 weeks. Kindly consult Gynecologist in this regard for proper management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.