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I m having a missed period after using emergency contraceptive pills thrice..nd i had breakthrough bleeding i guess.is this normal..
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Yes: Emergency contraception is meant as just that--not a convenient substitute for planned birth control and std prevention. It profoundly disrupts your cycle, so expect irregularity.
Answered 12/29/2016
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Not unusual: not unusual for this as it causes a change in the hormones that your body will need to adjust to. If worse or persistent, would recommend check up. Would have a pregnancy test performed as well.
Answered 9/29/2016
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