I'm worried about the side effects of taking birth control pills. How long after taking them can I find out if I'm pregnant?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Common adverse effects of contraceptive pills include nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, weight gain, and increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and high blood pressure; to confirm pregnancy, a home pregnancy test (HPT) can detect hCG hormone levels 7-10 days after conception, with accuracy increasing 2-3 days after a missed period, while a blood test can detect pregnancy 6-8 days after conception.

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I'm expecting and my doctor has recommended I take Delisprin 75 mg. I'm a bit unsure about taking it. Can you let me know if it's safe and how it might affect my baby?

this is given only in special conditions in pregnancy, if you are suffering from preeclampsia or any clotting disorder kindly continue the medicine

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I'm worried because I've missed my period after taking the i-pill three months ago. I did get my period twice after taking it, but now Ive skipped it in December. Could you please suggest any medications or withdrawal treatments that might help regulate my cycle, like it used to be before I took the i-pill?

You can consider taking Regestrone or Deviry to induce your periods and regulate your menstrual cycle.

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I'm currently taking Sysron N twice a day for the past three days to delay my period. I ended up having unprotected sex on the third day. I'm really concerned nowshould I take an i-pill to be safe?

Ideally no need bcoz you have crossed your ovulatory period there minimal risk of you becoming pregnant

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