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A member asked:

Hi. i just took levonorgestrel the second day after i had unprotected sex and i've been in the worst condition ever. headaches backaches diahhrea?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not typical: Those are not typical side effects of emergency contraception which is a high dose of Progesterone. Something else may be going on. See your primary care doctor for evaluation

Answered 3/4/2016

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