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What Causes Bleeding After Taking Contraceptive Pill?

Hi I am 18 years old I had unprotected sex last week and took the morning after pill right away on thursday. But today is wednesday and I am bleeding just normal red blood like a period. How long wil this last. My next period isn't due unitl the 27th april. Help I'm so Scared!!
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I understand your concern.

1) As you have taken Morning after pill following unprotected sex, you will get more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy. Your chance of pregnancy is quite LOW.

2) You have gotten withdrawal bleeding like period due to effect of the pill. It will stop automatically within 2 to 3 days. Just maintain genital hygiene properly.

However, you may face irregular or late period for next 1 to 2 cycles due to hormonal imbalance and associated mental stress.

3) I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test if your next period delays more than 1 week. Review with test result for next management.

Hope, it helps for your information. Good luck and take care.
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What Causes Bleeding After Taking Contraceptive Pill?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I understand your concern. 1) As you have taken Morning after pill following unprotected sex, you will get more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy. Your chance of pregnancy is quite LOW. 2) You have gotten withdrawal bleeding like period due to effect of the pill. It will stop automatically within 2 to 3 days. Just maintain genital hygiene properly. However, you may face irregular or late period for next 1 to 2 cycles due to hormonal imbalance and associated mental stress. 3) I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test if your next period delays more than 1 week. Review with test result for next management. Hope, it helps for your information. Good luck and take care.