A member asked:

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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Dr. Ted Anderson answered

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.

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2013

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ted Anderson answered

Dr Rosenfeld and another doctor agreed

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