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Will Taking Emergency Pill Cause Irregularity In Periods?
hi i have a question about my period, the thing is that i took the emergency pill twice in this month. first my last period ended in december 26 and i had unprotected sex during my period on december 22 and i took the emergency pill the next day december 23; i had sex again on january 1 and i took the emergency pill again on january 2 but also used a condom; then on january 11 i had sex again and i took the emergency pill just after i had it. well the thing is that on january 6 till january 9 had my period again then on january 16 i think i started my period again, but my real period was suposed to come on january 19-20 All this is because of the pill?
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Hello ma'am and welcome.
Yes, the emergency pill which can result in a hormonal change in the body can result in various side effects like intermenstrual bleed, breast tenderness and/or soreness, irregular periods, etc.
Please report.to your doctor for any further assistance.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
Yes, the emergency pill which can result in a hormonal change in the body can result in various side effects like intermenstrual bleed, breast tenderness and/or soreness, irregular periods, etc.
Please report.to your doctor for any further assistance.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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