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Female | 23

What to Do with Missed Pills Before Inactive Pills?

I have been on the combination pill for four months. Sometime in my last pack I have missed two pills, I have no idea where. I am supposed to start my first inactive pill on Thursday. I had unprotected sex on Saturday and Sunday. I did take my pills in the week leading up to the unprotected sex. I do also know that I did not miss two consecutive pills. What do I do with the two left over pills? Do I still take the inactive pills for this pack?

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Answered on 23rd May '24

If you miss two pills in a single pack, it may lower the effectiveness of the contraceptive in protecting you from becoming pregnant. The risk will obviously be minimal since they were non-consecutive. Take the remaining ones according to the instructions and begin the inactive pills as per your diary. In case you have any strange signs such as abnormal bleeding or spotting, use extra birth control methods and consult your gynecologist for more advice.

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Questions & Answers on "Gynaecology" (4669)

My period was due on November 4th And never showed.. it still wasn’t around by the 4th. so I had unprotected sex for the first time. And now I’m worried and don’t know what to do if my period doesn’t show up.

Female | 16

It is necessary to take a pregnancy test if you had unprotected sexual intercourse and the delay of your period occurs. While a negative result and the absence of your period require an additional check with consulting either gynecologists or obstetricians. They can determine if there is an underlying condition responsible for the delay and offer adequate treatment

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Nisarg Patel

Dr. Nisarg Patel

I took the abortion pill on Sunday ,I saw blood not dat heavy, why am I still vomiting and lost of appetite

Female | 25

I suggest you see a gynecologist if the vomiting and loss of appetite happens after taking the abortion pill. Such conditions might point to a partial abortion or infection.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Swapna Chekuri

Dr. Swapna Chekuri

I tried to do medical abortion. I took 1 mifepristone by swallowing. After 24 hours- 800mcg misoprostol vaginally. And 3 hours after that 400mcg misoprostol vaginally and more 400mcg misoprostol with 3 hours interval. Took total 5 doses of misoprostol like this including the first dose of 800mcg. After that my gestational sac came out in the morning while i was sitting on toilet. But i did not bleed at all. My pregnancy tissues and placenta did not pass too as i did not bleed before or after passing the sac. The embryo was inside the fluid like white colored sac. I was 12 weeks pregnant. Its now 36 hours and i did not bleed still. Should i wait for my bleeding to start? I took more misoprostol doses after my sac passed to start my bleeding but did not work. Will all the pregnancy tissues will come out naturally? Will my bleeding start naturally after some days?Will my pregnancy tissues and placenta pass if i wait? a doctor told me to use 2tab Co-Amoxiclav 625mg PO bid for 1week, 2tab metronidazole 400mg PO tid for 1week. this medicines are for infection. Also, do i have risks of having retained placenta issues such as hemorrhage? Or i don’t have the risk as i didn’t bleed at all yet? Will the placenta come out when bleeding will happen naturally after waiting ? i am confused and also very worried.

Female | 23

Answered on 30th Jan '25

Dr. Himali Patel

Dr. Himali Patel

How to avoide pregnancy after one month

Female | 19

You are concerned about preventing pregnancy after one month. If you're afraid it will happen, then the best way to prevent it is to use emergency contraception. This can prevent pregnancy even after unprotected sex. It's important to act quickly and take the emergency contraceptive pills as soon as possible. 

Answered on 2nd Nov '24

Dr. Mohit Saraogi

Dr. Mohit Saraogi

Unusual bleeding between periods and abnormal vaginal discharge

Female | 24

Many things may cause strange­ bleeding apart from periods, as we­ll as unusual discharge. It's important to see a gynecologist and ge­t treatment. Infections or hormone­ imbalances are possible cause­s. Certain medications might also explain the­se symptoms. The key is de­termining the exact re­ason.

Answered on 5th Sept '24

Dr. Himali Patel

Dr. Himali Patel

Both pain mai hu mai kya kru dard both ho rhi hain Maine ipill 72 hours main 2 time laai hai do din main do var use mere ko problem chakker aa rha kya kru mai

Female | 21

Taking the i-pill twice in a short span can lead to hormonal imbalances and side effects, and your symptoms may require medical evaluation. Please contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible to discuss your symptoms and concerns.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Himali Patel

Dr. Himali Patel

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