Aa
MedHelp.org will cease operations on May 31, 2024. It has been our pleasure to join you on your health journey for the past 30 years. For more info, click here.
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

I took too many ipills, what should I do?

Me and My girlfriend have been having unprotected sex for sometime now and everytime we do, we take an ipill (contraceptive pill).
We stopped doing it 20 days back and we probably gulped down around 5 to 6 ipills in 2 months. We realized our mistake and we don't want to do it again but was just wondering. How long would it take for the periods to come back?
and I know that these pills might lead to negative effects, any prescription that you would suggest to undo the harm or a particular diet to make things better?
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
973741 tn?1342342773
COMMUNITY LEADER
Ya, your girlfriend flooded her body with hormones.  That's going to show itself in one heck of a messed up cycle.  It should eventually go back to normal but Plan B is to be used in emergency situations which should by nature be very infrequent.  What's going on with her cycle is probably due to all of the ipills.  But also, her cycle will be very unpredictable and you won't know when she will next ovulate.  Get some condoms!  Use them every time!
Helpful - 0
134578 tn?1716963197
COMMUNITY LEADER
I think your girlfriend should see a gynecologist and tell exactly what she took and when. The doctor will tell her if the hormones have done a lot of damage. You two should not have used the ipill that way.
Helpful - 0
5536886 tn?1455827346
Are you referring to the plan B pill specifically?  That has a pretty high dose of hormones and were not really designed for use every time you have sex.  It's probably a good idea to locate another form of birth control.  Also, if you have a prescription and accidentally didn't take it as prescribed, it's always a good idea to give your doctor a call and just let them know what happened.  If a period hasn't returned, and one was expected- you should also take a pregnancy test as a precaution.  
Helpful - 0

You are reading content posted in the Women's Health Community

Popular Resources
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore.