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Asked for Female | 26 Years

Could multiple emergency contraceptive use affect menstrual cycle?

Patient's Query

Hello, I am here on behalf of my girlfriend. Story is: Her periods: (January) 18-20 (February) 18-20 (March) 18-20 Then we were physically intimate on 4th April and she took ipll on 6th April. Later, we were physically intimate again on 11th or 12th April and she took ipll again. Yes, she took ipll twice in one month, with a one-week gap. On 13th April, she experienced spotting, very light bleeding, which might have been withdrawal bleeding due to the ipll. It continued for 2-3 days. Then we waited for her next period, which was supposed to come by 13th May, but it was missed. On 16th May evening, we used a home urine test kit which was negative. On 17th May morning, we used another home urine test kit which was also negative. To be sure, we had an hCG test on 18th May, and it reported a level of 7.84/10, which was also negative. We waited, and on 21st May she had a period that was bright red but light, and it continued until 24-25th May. We did another urine pregnancy test on 26th May which was negative. We want to know your viewpoints on this.

Answered by Dr. Swapna Chekuri

It appears that your girlfriend experienced some changes in her menstrual cycle after taking the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) twice within a short period. Such pills may lead to irregular bleeding or alterations in the cycle at times. The fact that her period came in May and the negative results of pregnancy tests show that she is not pregnant. If she still has worries about this or if her periods remain irregular, then it would be best for her to seek medical advice from a gynecologist.

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Various factors may lead to abnormal menstrual cycles including, stress, weight fluctuations associated with hormonal imbalances and even underlying undiagnosed medical conditions. It is recommended to seek a gynecologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

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You may need to go and visit a gynecologist for an examination and check. The expert can diagnose the root cause and suggest suitable medication for each person depending on his or her specific condition.

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Contraceptive pills can produce side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. It doesn't mean that you are pregnant when you have these symptoms. You can still use a pregnancy test after a few days if you are anxious. Be sure to drink enough water and sleep well to recover your health.

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Finding a cord loop around a baby's neck is common. Normally, this doe­sn't cause issues. The cord wraps whe­n the baby moves. Babies can be born vaginally without issue­s. During delivery, doctors monitor the baby closely to e­nsure smoothness. 

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