Q. Is it correct to double up on the missed contraceptive pill?

Hi,

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I understand your concern.

Other factors besides pregnancy can delay period or make scanty periods like hormonal contraceptive intake, hormonal imbalance, dieting, stress, overwork, strenuous exercise, sudden weight gain, and weight loss. Another factor is that few drugs interact with contraceptive pills and reduce their efficiency. As you said, after sex, you had periods and have not had sexual intercourse. I suggest you get checked hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin test) to be on the safe side. Have a healthy diet, daily walk, normal BMI (body mass index), and weight. Check for cycle regularity, menstrual issues, and abnormal hair growth. If you have these issues, you must get sex hormones blood tests and a transvaginal scan. If just a foul-smelling discharge, have a high vaginal swab to check in the laboratory for sexually transmitted infections.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.

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Dr. Uzma Arqam

Experience: 20 + Yrs

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