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I am on medication for PCOD. Do I need to take I-pill after unprotected sex?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had unprotected sex approximately 18 hours ago. I am worried if I should take I-pill. I am already taking medication for PCOD since one year. There has been some improvement and my period is due in a day or two. The homeopathic medications that I am taking are Calcarea phosphorica 200 and Jonosia Ashoka. I am a 22 year old female and my weight is 138 lbs and height is 4'11". Should I take I-pill? Does it have any serious long-term effects? Also tell me if taking I-pill would worsen my PCOD problem? Please suggest few other safe contraceptive methods other than the general contraceptives. I had done lower abdomen ultrasound about four months back and the doctor observed small cysts. Thanks.
Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Hello,

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As you are a known case of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) there are chances that you may have delayed ovulation and hence delayed menses. So, you must take an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of last intercourse. Again you are on homeopathic medication which would have its effect for long-term and will not offer you any immediate protection. After the I-pill you should expect your menses in the next 7 days. If it does not occur, then you should rule out pregnancy with a serum beta-hCG test. Besides oral contraceptive pills (OCP) the best contraception for you would be a depot injection or a Norplant (Levonorgestrel) hormonal contraceptive. But, as you are a case of PCOS, hormones should be avoided and condoms should be used as barrier contraceptives.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

So, according to you should I take I-pill despite having PCOD? Are there any long-term side effects? Kindly guide.

Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It is better not to be pregnant rather than thinking about long-term side effects. I-pill can cause delayed menses and that is anyways seen with PCOS. So, this pill will not actually cause grave delays but rather prevent you from pregnancy. You should see a withdrawal bleed within 7 days.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At March 3, 2016
Reviewed At April 11, 2025

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Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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