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 really worried because after taking an Unwanted 72 pill, I got my period 15 days early, and now it's the 8th day and I'm still bleeding. Is this normal, or should I be doing something about it?

Gynaecologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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I've been experiencing something after my abortion and I'm kind of worried. I had bleeding from June 2nd to June 12th and it gradually decreased. Now, I'm having a white discharge. It doesn't smell at all, there's no pain or itching, and it doesn't look like curd. I feel perfectly fine. But I'm curious, is it normal to have white discharge after an abortion? And sometimes, I notice a mucus-like thing coming out, similar to when you have a cold and mucus comes out of your nose. Is this something I should be concerned about?

consult gynecologist for radiological examination of uterus

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my mri report says i have a 66x57 mm fibroid in my cervix and i really don't want surgery are there other ways to treat this

Yes, options include hormonal therapy, uterine artery embolization, and MRI-guided focused ultrasound. But size and symptoms matter‚Äîsurgical removal (myomectomy or hysterectomy) may be needed if severe.

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