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Why am i bleeding today when my period ended 1 week ago? i had unprotected sex 6 days ago and took the next choice pill 6 hours after.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bleeding : Irregular bleeding is expected after taking emergency birth control. Std testing is also needed after unprotected sex. Consider long term birth control to help with cycle control and to prevent a teen pregnancy.

Answered 12/20/2013

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