{"id":56019,"date":"2025-07-28T18:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T12:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=56019"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:02:57","slug":"what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"I Pill Side Effects: Things Women Should Know Before Considering Plan B"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The I pill is a go-to option for many women after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. This tiny pill is readily available in the pharmacy and can save you from an unwanted pregnancy. While it works as a quick fix for the \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oops<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d moment, it comes with its own cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we will dive into the I pill side effects, how I pill works, real concerns, and everything you should know before popping this tablet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#What_is_the_I-Pill_and_How_Does_It_Work\" >What is the I-Pill and How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#I_Pill_Side_Effects_to_Consider\" >I Pill Side Effects to Consider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#Typical_Side_Effects\" >Typical Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#I_Pill_Side_Effects\" >I Pill Side Effects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#Early_or_delayed_periods\" >Early or delayed periods:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#Spotting_between_periods\" >Spotting between periods:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#Heavier_or_lighter_bleeding_than_usual\" >Heavier or lighter bleeding than usual:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#Ectopic_Pregnancy\" >Ectopic Pregnancy:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#As_Per_The_Anecdotal_Evidence\" >As Per The Anecdotal Evidence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#Safe_I_pill_Tablet_Uses\" >Safe I pill Tablet Uses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#Who_Can_Use_i_Pill\" >Who Can Use i Pill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#How_to_Use_i_pill_to_Avoid_Pregnancy\" >How to Use i pill to Avoid Pregnancy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#Avoid_It_If\" >Avoid It If<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-i-pill-and-its-side-effects\/#The_Final_Word\" >The Final Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_I-Pill_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span><strong>What is the I-Pill and How Does It Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The I-pill is a tablet that is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. This is how it works when taken orally:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It contains a synthetic progestin hormone called levonorgestrel, which mimics the action of progesterone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It prevents the eggs from being fertilized by delaying ovulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the egg has been fertilized, levonorgestrel alters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the structure and movement of fallopian tube cells, disrupting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">implantation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the sooner you take an I pill after intercourse, the better your chances of avoiding pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Pill_Side_Effects_to_Consider\"><\/span><strong>I Pill Side Effects to Consider<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent pregnancy, the I pill disrupts your hormonal cycle, which can lead to a wide range of minor and significant side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56028\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/i-pill-side-effcts--400x267.jpg\" alt=\"I Pill Side Effects to Consider\" width=\"709\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/i-pill-side-effcts--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/i-pill-side-effcts--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/i-pill-side-effcts-.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Typical Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache or dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast tenderness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue or mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Pill_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>I Pill Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_or_delayed_periods\"><\/span><b>Early or delayed periods: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Severe hormonal fluctuations can disrupt the timing of your monthly cycle. A lot of women complain about getting their period a few days early or late. This can persist for 3-4 months or longer after a single use of the I pill. So, if you\u2019re wondering, after taking i pill when period will come, the answer is a few days sooner or later.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spotting_between_periods\"><\/span><b>Spotting between periods:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This is one of the most common i pill side effects on periods. You may not have period but little spotting on your pantyline.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavier_or_lighter_bleeding_than_usual\"><\/span><b>Heavier or lighter bleeding than usua<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levonorgestrel can alter the period flow pattern, resulting in lighter, heavier, or irregular bleeding. In <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cases, it can even stop the period altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ectopic_Pregnancy\"><\/span><b>Ectopic Pregnancy: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can happen when the egg is fertilised before the pill can be take<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the fertilised egg latches onto the fallopian tubes and continues growing into an embryo. Eventually, it can rupture the tubes, lead to internal bleeding, or even death.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, I pill is not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy even if you take it within 72 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"As_Per_The_Anecdotal_Evidence\"><\/span><b>As Per The Anecdotal Evidence<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A report published in the international journal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC1934349\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contraception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sums up the menstrual experiences of women after taking a levonorgestrel contraceptive pill. These are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 17.1% of women experienced darker-than-usual menstrual blood color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26.5% had pre-menstrual spotting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.1% of them reported having a sticky appearance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that irregularity is only temporary. Your cycle should become normal in 1 to 3 months. But if your periods are delayed by more than a week, it\u2019s advised to take a pregnancy test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Scroll to the next section to know when to take i pill, i pill works for how many days, and who should avoid using it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_I_pill_Tablet_Uses\"><\/span><strong>Safe I pill Tablet Uses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This small but powerful tablet can help you avoid pregnancy, but considering the range of side effects, it is advised to use it wisely. Check the following pointers for more guidance:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Use_i_Pill\"><\/span><b>Who Can Use i Pill?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the ovary-owners who\u2019ve had unprotected intercourse can take it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be at least 16 years of age to use it. Some sources suggest that the i-pill tablet use age limit is between 25 and 45 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should use it as a one-time backup method and not as a regular contraceptive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_i_pill_to_Avoid_Pregnancy\"><\/span><b>How to Use i pill to Avoid Pregnancy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take only one tablet within 3 days (72 hours) of having unprotected sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swallow it with plain water; there is no need to take it after eating. Make sure that you don\u2019t vomit or throw up until after 2 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use it only once per menstrual cycle to minimise hormonal disturbances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-56027\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/i-pill-side-effctsDYK-400x111.jpg\" alt=\"interesting fact about i pill\" width=\"735\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/i-pill-side-effctsDYK-400x111.jpg 400w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/i-pill-side-effctsDYK-768x213.jpg 768w, https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/i-pill-side-effctsDYK.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_It_If\"><\/span><b>Avoid It If<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve been diagnosed with liver problems or hormone-sensitive cancers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re on a regular birth control method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You suspect that you are already pregnant. It won\u2019t help you have an abortion, but it may complicate pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, you can take it at your own discretion after reading the leaflet guidelines. However, it is best to consult a doctor for personalized guidance and to avoid i pill side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/birth-control-pills-vs-emergency-contraception\/\">Birth Control Pills vs Emergency Contraception<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Final_Word\"><\/span><b>The Final Word<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although i-Pill offers a sense of control in unexpected situations, it is essential to be aware that it also has numerous health consequences. Some of the common i pill side effects include hormonal changes, irregular menstruation, fatigue, vomiting, and nausea, which can be unsettling if you&#8217;re unprepared.<\/p>\n<p>Using an I pill occasionally is safe, but do not rely on it too frequently, as it can disrupt your hormonal and reproductive health. As far as possible, stick to non-chemical contraceptive methods, but if need be, use i pill safely and responsibly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The I pill is a go-to option for many women after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. This tiny pill is readily available in the pharmacy and can save you from an unwanted pregnancy. While it works as a quick fix for the \u201coops\u201d moment, it comes with its own cost. 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