A member asked:

My period ended 3 days before i had unprotected sex i took an emergency contraceptive then i had some bleeding was it my period?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Emergency birth cont: Temporary cycle disruptions are common and normal after taking emergency contraception.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ovulation: You cannot get pregnant that soon in your cycle, you were not ovulating then if you are a normal female. So, the emergency contraception was unnecessary. The bleeding you had was most likely due to the extra hormones in the emergency contraception.

Answered 10/21/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Likely Plan B: 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.

Answered 10/4/2016

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