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So I've recently taken a Plan B pill and it says that I'll know if it worked if I get my period after however I only have my period ever 3-4 months so that's not exactly helpful. How will I know?

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U shd gt ur period in a week .if u dont gt a upt done and do a sonograpghy to rule out pregnancy ...  Read More

I'm reading the box right now it says "it may also prevent fertilization from a released egg (joining of sperm and egg or attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterus and I think it means it works the same during ovulation because the egg is released and becomes fertilized and right here it says it prevent fertilization from a released egg, or atta

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It is not like that.Sometimes it fails at the time of ovulation.Wait for next cycle and do pregnancy test by blood (Bhcg) on 25 th day of period and confirm.Near ovulation even sometimes emergency con ...  Read More

Hello my period ended about a week ago and my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex, the condom broke but i took plan b 15-20 minutes after the unprotected sex. am i safe? please help

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Yes ,according to me it should work. Thnks ...  Read More

Condom broke but I am on birth control. Should I take plan b / is it necessary?

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No it is not required if u have been taking OCPs regularly without missing a single day atleast for last two cycles . ...  Read More

Hi, i had sex on April 28 at 11pm and i think the condom broke because I heard a pop sound so i took Plan B the next day on April 29 at 10pm. I ended my last period on April 27th and my flow chart says I start ovulating 7 days from when i took the EC pill. Will Plan B still work 7 days before ovulating? Also i have minor side effects from the pill

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Hello...... Emergency contraceptives pills make endometrium unhealthy for implantation and it's will not stop ovulation .. Implantation occurs 6 days after ovulation.. Pill don't work after implanta ...  Read More

How long before you should notice a regular period again after taking plan b? Is it a month after taking it or 2? By your 3rd cycle of bleeding or what?

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After any tablet either abortion pill or any hormones tablet causes hormones imbalance usually it takes minimum 3months for correction so you should wait atleast for 3 months. ...  Read More

I took a plan B pack that was VERY expired. Re-thinking I figured I should get a new one from the pharmacy. Can it be problematic to take two plan Bs back to back?

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Very expired meaning? But you can take another course. ...  Read More

I took a plan B on 12th Feb , then again took it on 15th Feb but after that I had some alcohol. Do i have to take it again for it to work? Will there be any complications from these pills?

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Yes Pill has few side effects,they may or may not happen Nausea vomiting bloating bleeding pain ...  Read More

Can you get a meningitis b vaccine after taking Plan B. Will your body be able to handle that

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ...  Read More

I miss my birth control pills regularily and double up alot or i dont miss them and think i did and still double up, i had unprotected sex and bled a little after. should i get plan b? and what are the odds of getting hiv?

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It is an emergency contraceptive pill taken when you have unsafe sex . - if you are apprehensive of getting STD or HIV it is always safe to use condemn even if your or on pill . If you are not regula ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I have ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis) and I'm looking for treatment options. I recently came to know that conventional Amphotericin B (deoxycholate) can be used through a nebulizer to help treat fungal infections in the lungs. I was told that: The medicine costs around ₹200 per vial A nebulizer machine costs aroun

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Don't go for nebulizer ampB . Consult pulmonologist for proper management. Post your reports. ...  Read More

I was on 7 day of my periods and still bleeding a little and we had sex and he did cum inside me. Shall I take a Plan B asap or is it fine and it won't be a risk??

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Are u talking about pregnancy?? If yes then nothing to worry... Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ...  Read More

I had unprotected sex w my boyfriend around 10 days ago post which I had a plan b immediately. I'm spotting and cramping since 3 days- which is exactly a week after I took the pill. Could it be because of the pill or is this implantation bleeding. How can I induce my periods sooner.

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Is there is any chances of getting pregnant with pre cum but after that I took plan B pill within 12 hours ??

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I understand your Kanchan Gali Mein appointment as I need some more information so that I can provide you with better information ...  Read More

He have just precum but within 12 hours I have plan B pill is there is any chances of getting pregnant?

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No there is not ...  Read More

I ingested the plan b after unprotected intercourse and 12 hours later I had unprotected intercourse again. Would the ipill I had be effective or shall I have to take an additional ipill?

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Another pill is not required. ...  Read More

How long it will take to get normal periods cycle pattern after taking plan b? Like 1 month or 2 month when the periods returns to normal cycle and mid cycle spotting stop. Thank you

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I took plan b on 9th of December after condom broke inside and got my period on 14th of December that lasts for 4 days and since 1st january I am experiencing brown spotting . Usually my cycle pattern is 26 days. Does plan b messed up with my periods? How long it will take to get my cycle pattern normal? Thanks

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Yes ,pill causes irregular bleeding and delays the period. Pill has high failure rate . . ...  Read More

I took plan b on 9th of December after condom broke inside and got my period on 14th of December that lasts for 4 days and on 1jan am experiencing brown spotting.Usually my cycle is 25 days. Does plan b messed up with my periods? And how long it will take to get my cycle pattern normal? Thanks

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My period end 4th june.after that I started unwanted 21 on 14 june..can I do unprotected relationship???can it work??

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It can work but you should have an unprotected relationship from the second month onwards. That means in the month of June you should use protection and from July onwards you may have an unprotected r ...  Read More

Doctor my last LMP was 23rd april and I do unprotected on 12 may.its my 19th day of my cycle.my 30 days regular cycle.if I ovulated that day and taking unwanted72 same day.can it work.

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Have to wait and c. Some times it does and sometimes it doesn’t. ...  Read More

Doctor my last LMP was 23rd April and my period 30 days cycle.I do unprotected intercourse on 12may.if I ovulated that day can unwanted72 work??

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Unwanted 72 is not 100 percent safe ...  Read More

If i have already ovulated and i have 28 days cycle, i took plan B on my 26th day of cycle right before period will it cause any effects on my period? Will my period flow be heavier and last longer?

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My partner took plan b at 19th jan after we had non penetrative sex. I did not ejaculate and it was mostly foreplay. She wanted to take the plan B anyways, as she usually has irregular periods, and wanted plan B as to give her a peace of mind. 24th jan she did a pregnancy test which came out negative. 29th jan she had her period, which is due at th

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You have written so many details but you didn't get your urine test for pregnancy done when it was most indicated. From the description it is clear that you didn't have a regular period since 29 Janua ...  Read More

I took the plan B 10 days ago I bleed only when I masturbate there Is light spotting no cramps and periods are suppose to start between 1 march to 7 march what's that suppose to mean

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Bleeding per vanginum ,non menstrual is unusual and should not be ignored . Period due on 1st to 7 march .frewhatsap 97166~33129 .Or Consult here for advice ...  Read More

I go to gym everyday and do intense work out of 1.5 to 2 hours weekly 6 days. Should i take suppliments like protein powder or should i aquire cal through diet or natural way?

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Please connect directly for the same. Thanks ...  Read More

My elder brother is diagnosed with Hepatitis B. What diet plan should he follow? Can he eat meats? Thanks

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Need detail case history to guide u properly if u wish to take proper treatment consult online through practo app for proper management ...  Read More

Is taking whey protien necessary if i go to gym or can i substitute it with some normal food in my diet? It has just been 10 days should i wait a few months before taking whey. Is whey protien safe??

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Kindly contact me for consultation ...  Read More

I used to always play sports and swim. But 4 years back i saw a heart attack death in my relative and few months back i saw a 30 year old athelete have cardiac arrest. Now i can't do anything freely. I feel i should not at all work my heart too much. I regularly check my pulse. At this age i went and did a echo and ecg the doctor said i have a" fi

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No reason to believe you may be harboring a heart disease. It may be called a phobic neurosis. Importantly you should do all you like after a thorough and satisfactory consultation as necessary . Best ...  Read More

I m patient of heatitas b before 5 years nd now my marrige is come can we plan baby easily plsss give me answer earlier

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Have a test about viral load ,then proceed. ...  Read More

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