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Take bc. was on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). had unprotected sex, took next choice. time for period, but only spotting is occurring with light cramping.. normal?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Probably ok: Emergency Contraception pills can alter the menstrual for the cycle in which pill was taken, and sometimes the next cycle too. One should be sure to check a home pregnancy test about 3 weeks after sex, because emergency contraceptive pills work most of the time, but not all the time.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/28/2015

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A member asked:

Take bc. was on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim). had unprotected sex, took next choice. time for period, but only spotting is occurring with light cramping.. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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