The i-pill (levonorgestrel) is designed to prevent pregnancy from sex that occurred before taking it. It may not fully protect you from intercourse that happens after taking it, as new sperm are introduced. However, you should not take another i-pill right now. Taking multiple doses close together will not increase its effectiveness but can cause hormonal side effects like nausea and irregular bleeding. Please use a barrier method, like condoms, for any future sex. If your period is delayed by more than a week, a simple home pregnancy test.

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No, one i-pill (levonorgestrel) cannot be relied upon to protect you from pregnancy for subsequent acts of intercourse, even on the same night. Emergency contraception is designed to help prevent pregnancy from the intercourse that occurred before you took it; it does not provide ongoing protection. For any further intercourse tonight, please use a barrier method like a condom to keep yourself safe. If you have already had another unprotected act, please consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance.

In India, the i-Pill (levonorgestrel) and ulipristal acetate are the primary emergency contraceptive pills available, and both mainly work by delaying or preventing ovulation, rather than stopping a fertilized egg from attaching. Currently, there is no pill specifically proven to prevent implantation after fertilization has occurred. However, a copper intrauterine device (IUD), inserted by a healthcare professional within five days of unprotected intercourse, is highly effective at preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the womb. I encourage consulting a gynecologist to safely discuss the best options available.

Yes, taking the i-pill (which contains levonorgestrel) can indeed cause temporary lower belly pain and breast tenderness, especially around ovulation. Because this emergency contraceptive delivers a high dose of hormones to delay ovulation, it can temporarily disrupt your normal hormonal balance and cycle. These side effects are very common and usually resolve on their own within one or two cycles. However, if your pain becomes severe, is accompanied by heavy bleeding, or if your period is delayed by more than a week, please consult a healthcare professional.

Because this emergency contraceptive delivers a temporary dose of hormones to delay ovulation, it frequently alters your regular menstrual cycle for that month. This is not a sign of a serious medical problem. However, to give you complete peace of mind, I highly recommend taking a home pregnancy test if your period is more than a week late, or about three weeks after taking the pill.