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A 25-year-old female asked:
I bleed 5 to 7 days after using emergency contraception is this a period& if i have unprotected sex 7 days after just before the bleeding am i safe?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Emerg Contraception: Emergency contraception causes temporary menstrual cycle disruption so some abnormal bleeding is pretty common. If you have unprotected sex again then you will need to take emergency contraception again. It would be best to use condoms or avoid intercourse until you can start effective long term birth control.
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I had my period from 12-16.9 and on 17.9 I took an emergency contraception. On, 22.9 I started bleeding. It's like my period came again. Is it normal?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Yes: Hormonal changes by plan B can induce bleeding after the level of plan B hormones falls.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
How likely is norlevo (levonelle) emergency contraception pill, to affect the amount of bleeding on your next period. Out of 100%?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Since abnormal bleeding may represent pregnancy outside the uterus (ectopic), see your GYN physician for an exam and further testing, and first obtain... Read More
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A member asked:
Hey I'm 18 years old and sexually active...I use no form of birth control at all...normally I just take emergency contraception...I started bleeding two weeks after my period?
Dr. Zachary Veresanswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Bleeding: i would suggest you take an oral contraceptive on a regular basis, the bleeding could be due to breakthrough bleeding from emergency contraception
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Am I pregnant I had my period 2 weeks ago and I now have implantation bleeding when I wiped 3 times I have unprotected sex and not on any contraception Had sex on my fertile days Please help?
Dr. John Rhoadesanswered
Family Medicine 50 years experience
Home PG test: Do a home PG test, if negative --repeat in one week if no menses.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
On the next day of my last day of period a week ago I had sex & had contraception tab unwanted 72..today I am bleeding again..what is this happening?
Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsettanswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
EC: EC or emergency contraception will alter period for next one to two cycles. Irregular bleeding to be expected. Check with home pregnancy test 3 weeks... Read More
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