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Can Birth Control Pills Cause Sudden Bleeding?
Hie , My monthly periods date is 20th and last period was on 17th dec, On 27th i had unprotected sex and within one hour took unwanted 72. Exact after 7 days got blood spots and that continued for 10-14 days. On 18th jan that is today bleeding started just like periods , i suspect. I am totally confused as to what exactly is going on . Kindly suggest.
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Yes, intake of an emergency birth control pill like unwanted 72 can cause bleeding before your next expected period. The bleeding you had must be breakthrough bleeding which normally occurs within 3 weeks of intake of Unwanted 72 pill. This is normal feature of intake of an emergency birth conrol pill & you should not be much concerned about it.
On 18th jan you had your normal menstrual period & the bleeding was just like your period. Therefore the unwanted pill 72 was surely successful in preventing pregnancy in you.
Don't use Unwanted 72 or emergency contraceptive pill too frequently. Use condom or regular contraceptive pill regularly as method of contraception in future. Emergency birth control pill can cause irregular bleeding & other serious side effects.
Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes, intake of an emergency birth control pill like unwanted 72 can cause bleeding before your next expected period. The bleeding you had must be breakthrough bleeding which normally occurs within 3 weeks of intake of Unwanted 72 pill. This is normal feature of intake of an emergency birth conrol pill & you should not be much concerned about it.
On 18th jan you had your normal menstrual period & the bleeding was just like your period. Therefore the unwanted pill 72 was surely successful in preventing pregnancy in you.
Don't use Unwanted 72 or emergency contraceptive pill too frequently. Use condom or regular contraceptive pill regularly as method of contraception in future. Emergency birth control pill can cause irregular bleeding & other serious side effects.
Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
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