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Took levonorgestrel a few weeks ago, ever since, a day after i have sex i bleed for a week. is that a common side effect from the pill? why after sex?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Bleeding: Irregular bleeding is common after using emergency contraception as it disrupts or delays ovulation. Always a check a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after using emergency contraception to make sure that it worked. Consider starting birth control to prevent these types of scares in the future.

Answered 4/15/2018

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A member asked:

Took levonorgestrel a few weeks ago, ever since, a day after i have sex i bleed for a week. is that a common side effect from the pill? why after sex?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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