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- 20 Years
- 01/04/2021
How do I know I pill has worked?
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You can find out if it worked by taking a pregnancy test 3 weeks after when you took the pill.
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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Timing and Effectiveness:
- The I pill is most effective when taken within 12 hours of unprotected sex, but can work up to 72 hours.
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Menstrual Changes:
- Your period may be earlier or later. A delay of more than a week suggests taking a pregnancy test.
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Symptoms to Watch:
- Side effects like nausea or spotting are normal and don’t indicate failure.
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Pregnancy Test:
- If your period is over a week late, take a pregnancy test for confirmation.
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Consult a Healthcare Provider:
- If concerned or experiencing unusual symptoms, consult a doctor for advice.
Note: The I pill is a backup method, not for regular use. Consider discussing regular contraceptive options with your healthcare provider.
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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist or Take a Beta HCG Test Test
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Do some life style modifications such as practicing yoga, maintaining healthy weight , exercise regularly , use more ginger and cinnamon , get daily dose of vitamins. If you miss 1 or 2 consecutive cycles then please consult a doctor to get evaluated.
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I recently got a positive pregnancy test, and my hcg level was 278.90. But now it's been three days of heavy bleeding with cramps. What could be going on? Am I still pregnant?
That could be miscarriage,visit Gynaecologist immediately for evaluationa and appropriate management
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So, my wife took 10mg of PrimolutN to delay her period, but then we had sex. I'm just really worried nowdoes that mess up how the pill works? Like, could her period just show up anyway, despite taking the tablet?
no problem
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