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I had my period a week ago, took an emergency contraceptive. i started spotting 2 days ago now i'm on a really heavy period. what does this mean?
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Progesterone pulse: Emergency contraception causes an increase then decline in progesterone. In a uterus that has been primed with estrogen (close to mid cycle) this is a hormonal signal to start menstrual bleeding.
Answered 12/28/2013
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