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Ipill during breastfeeding
Hi doc... Are there any side effects of ipill during breastfeeding? What are the chances of getting pregnant when the baby is 3 months (approximately) old and is given both top feed (2-3 times a day) and breastfeed as well? Please help..
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it had irregular periods
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It's a high dose hormonal pill which can be used only as emergency contraceptive,. not recommended during breast feeding
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please consult Dr Sushila Gupta senior gynecologist on practo for your concern and other means of contraceptives to be taken during breast feeding
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I pill can be taken as an emergency contraceptive. But it has failure rates of around 10%
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Dr. Parru Singh
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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Emergency pills are known to cause a irregular vaginal bleeding
delayed periods and have a high failure rate you can be pregnant despite one
There are Chances of you getting pregnant if you are lactating
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