I'm 23 and I've taken the ipill three times this year. I'm worried about whether I should consult a doctor about it. Could there be severe side effects from using it so often? How often is it safe to use the ipill?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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I-pills are emergency contraceptive pills and there is no problem in taking 3 pills in a year.

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