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A female asked:

I took ec last month. now i have a light bleeding for 2 days but it is lighter that my usual period. is it because of the pill or am i pregnant ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Could be either.: Potential Side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). Take pregnancy test & notify Dr if your period is 7 or > days late.
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