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- 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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View allI'm a bit worried about the beta hCG levels during pregnancy. What should the levels be in a normal pregnancy compared to an ectopic pregnancy? Also, can beta hCG be detected in urine if someone has an ectopic pregnancy around 8 weeks?
In a normal pregnancy, beta hCG levels typically double every 48 hours, with average levels ranging from 50-300 mIUmL at 4-5 weeks, 1000-5000 mIUmL at 6-7 weeks, and 10,000-100,000 mIUmL at 8-12 weeks. In contrast, ectopic pregnancies often have lower and more slowly rising beta hCG levels, typically below 3000 mIUmL. As for detecting beta hCG in urine at 8 weeks of ectopic pregnancy, it's unlikely, as urine tests are generally less sensitive than blood tests, and ectopic pregnancies often have lower beta hCG levels.
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I'm really worried after getting an ultrasound report which says my uterus is bulky and there's a hypoechoicovoid solid mass in the posterior uterine wall that's quite large at 42x31mm. There's also another similar mass, though smaller, about 16x15mm, in the anterior uterine wall. Could you explain what this means, and should I be concerned about these masses? What might this indicate about my health?
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