Is it safe to take 3 I-pills in the same month?
Patient: i had my periods on 2nd sep and it was early coz of the intake of i pill. otherwise it was supposed to be on 7th.. that was the first time i took i pill.. n after 2nd sep, its third time that i have taken i pill coz of unprotected sex in this month.. please guide me what should i do? will ipill cause any severe problem because of takin it 3rd time in a month?? i will not repeat it after this.. i am totally worried..:( please help .... (sneha, 21 years, mumbai). Doctor: Hello Sneha and welcome,I understand the issue. As of now as you have already taken the pills we cannot undo it. But apart from causing irregular periods this must not be an issue to worry about. I must inform you that I pill is an emergency contraception that is used only during accidental emergency intercourse that is unprotected. It is effective only once in one cycle and repeated use will not provide protection against pregnancy as there is no data to support this type of use. So please remember this during future use of I pill and do not worry. Hope this satisfies your query. Thanks for using HCM.     Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have. Dr Madhuri BagdeConsultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist