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Had Unprotected Sex. Experienced Palpitations, Vaginal Bleeding. Taken Nordette. What Could The Reason Be?

Hi Doctor,
I had sex with my boyfriend 6th day after the last day of my menstruation and it was unprotected, I was so scared so i took Nordette 4 orange pills for the 1st 12hour, I experienced palpitations and DOB after so I didn't continue the other 4pills, after a week I am now experiencing vaginal bleeding, what should I do???? please help
posted on Thu, 15 Aug 2013
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Hello,

6th day after period is relatively safe if your previous cycle was regular. You also took Nordette as emergency contraceptive pill within 12 hrs. Here, chance of pregnancy is quite low.

Vaginal bleeding after one week occurs due to withdrawal effect of the pill. It is a normal phenomena. It will stop automatically. Don't be worried.

Just maintain your genital hygiene. Next cycle may be delayed for 1-2 weeks due to hormonal imbalance. Do a home pregnancy test if period is delayed more than a week.

Practice safe sex in future. Good luck.
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Had Unprotected Sex. Experienced Palpitations, Vaginal Bleeding. Taken Nordette. What Could The Reason Be?

Hello, 6th day after period is relatively safe if your previous cycle was regular. You also took Nordette as emergency contraceptive pill within 12 hrs. Here, chance of pregnancy is quite low. Vaginal bleeding after one week occurs due to withdrawal effect of the pill. It is a normal phenomena. It will stop automatically. Don t be worried. Just maintain your genital hygiene. Next cycle may be delayed for 1-2 weeks due to hormonal imbalance. Do a home pregnancy test if period is delayed more than a week. Practice safe sex in future. Good luck.