Hello doctor,I am a 24 year old female. I am going to have sex with my fiance for the first time. In order to prevent pregnancy, what pill should I take? Are there any side effects of taking the pill?
Hi. How are you doing? A condom would be a good option, as it avoids any semen into your vagina, so no chances of pregnancy. It also avoids transmission of any infections, not just STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). There are no hormones involved, your hormonal balance is not disturbed and periods will be as before. But if you want the emergency contraceptive pill, then I suggest you try using I-pill or Unwanted 72. These pills are a high dose of progesterone hormone, the same hormone which is produced in your body in the second half of the period after ovulation. This pill will suddenly increase the thickness of your inner lining of the uterus, making it unfavorable for a possible pregnancy to implant. You will get your period or bleeding of the increased thickness within 7 to 10 days of taking the pill. This bleeding will be thick, fleshy, dark red or brown, with slight lower abdominal pain till the bleeding is really reduced. Hope I have clarified your query, do write back. All the best. For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online -->