Question 1

i am experiencing quite heavy bleeding after taking the morning after pill 2 weeks ago. my period is due in 4 days - how will i know the difference?

Accepted Answer

You may not: Morning after pill does change the hormonal balance may cause the bleeding you are experiencing. You may not know when your period starts as the bleeding may just blend into that the usual flow. On the positive side, if you are bleeding like a period, you are not pregnant.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 2

is heavy vaginal bleeding the morning after having intercourse cause for concern? what could cause this? if i'm experiencing this, should i go to the

Accepted Answer

Spotting: Irregular bleeding is one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting. If there is a concern for pregnancy then do  a home pregnancy test .  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 3

i had the implanon taken out approximately eight weeks ago. last month i took three morning after pills, i then got my period like normal. except now, two weeks later, i have heavy bleeding like a period again. could this possibly be a result of all the h

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: it is possible that amount of hormone received from the 3 morning after pills may have made your uterine lining fragile and therefore cause bleeding. during this bleeding, it is possible that you ovulating and in the week where is the egg wasn't fertilized, you then experienced another please which was more likely your period. over time your body will normalize. Consider better birth control thoug

Question 4

hi, my girlfriend took the morning after pill before her last cycle and she suffered heavy cramps nausea etc with a heavy flow meaning that it worked.. this months cycle has come two days early and very light almost watery with a mix of blood. we are worr

Accepted Answer

Can do preg. test...: Taking an emergency contraceptive pill (such as Plan B or other brands) can alter the timing or quality of the current cycle and the upcoming cycle. One should check a urine pregnancy 3 weeks after taking an oral emergency contraceptive.

Question 5

is it normal to bleed heavily after taking the morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

Over the counter : If you are over 18 it is available without a prescription. The morning after pill will give you irregular bleeding. Ideally it should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Consider seeing your obgyn to discuss contraception options. This will keep you from getting pregnant and give you menstrual cycle control.

Question 6

brown bleeding 10 days after taking morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

Common: The morning after pill will often give you irregular bleeding.  If you do not want to be pregnant consider seeing your obgyn to discuss contraception options. This will keep you from getting pregnant and give you menstrual cycle control.

Question 7

bleeding a week after taking morning after pill. is this expected?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Irregular bleeding in common in the weeks after using emergency contraception.

Question 8

what does it mean if i have bleeding after taking the morning after pill?

Accepted Answer

See Provider: This could possibly mean a withdrawal bleed from the hormone, which is normal, or it could mean a miscarriage.  Please see your provider for follow up.

Question 9

non-stopping bleeding for almost 10 days after taking morning-after pill. it was intense in the beginning, now it is less but constant. what to do?

Accepted Answer

Wait: Likely normal menses will resume   the only concern would be if significant pain develops.

Question 10

why bleeding after taking the morning after pill is a common side effect?

Accepted Answer

Hormone: The morning after pill is commonly associated with bleeding as a side effect because it is made out of a substance that is very similar to the body's own natural hormone that's responsible for menstrual bleeding.

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Heavy watery bleeding after taking morning after

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I am experiencing quite heavy bleeding after taking the morning after pill 2 weeks ago. my period is due in 4 days - how will i know the difference?

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Is heavy vaginal bleeding the morning after having intercourse cause for concern? what could cause this? if i'm experiencing this, should i go to the

A member asked:

I had the implanon taken out approximately eight weeks ago. last month i took three morning after pills, i then got my period like normal. except now, two weeks later, i have heavy bleeding like a period again. could this possibly be a result of all the h

A member asked:

Hi, my girlfriend took the morning after pill before her last cycle and she suffered heavy cramps nausea etc with a heavy flow meaning that it worked.. this months cycle has come two days early and very light almost watery with a mix of blood. we are worr

A member asked:

Is it normal to bleed heavily after taking the morning after pill?

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Brown bleeding 10 days after taking morning after pill?

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Bleeding a week after taking morning after pill. is this expected?

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What does it mean if i have bleeding after taking the morning after pill?

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Non-stopping bleeding for almost 10 days after taking morning-after pill. it was intense in the beginning, now it is less but constant. what to do?

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Why bleeding after taking the morning after pill is a common side effect?

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