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I took next choice emergency contraceptive 6 days ago and just got my period 2 weeks early. is this normal?

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Yes: After emergency contraception it is common to have irregular bleeding. You should return to your regular cycle soon. Take care!

Answered 3/21/2014

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After 10 years I left my contraceptive and now at 38 years my period came normal for two months then a week early now a week late from last date. I have been sexually active with protection could I be pregnant or could my period be late?

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I took emergency contraceptives (Norlevo) begging of March then started on oralcon immediately. My period was normal for March, however, in April... my period was 2 days late and the flow is reduced. Could I be pregnant?

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Is this normal? I have a period 6 days after taking an emergency contraceptive?

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I had unprotected sex but two days later I got my period, should I still take an emergency contraceptive?

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I took emergency contraceptive a week and a half ago, then had a 7 day period that ended 2 days ago. I now have some vaginal bleeding, only enough to see on the tissue. It's a rusty color. Is this normal? Could I be pregnant even with the period?

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