Patient's question:
Why does the skin peel after taking emergency contraception? Is it menstruation? Is it menstrual blood?Doctor's answer:
Using contraceptive measures or improper use of them, taking a specific contraceptive method within 72 hours is different from regular birth control pills. Taking emergency contraception pills can cause drug-induced withdrawal bleeding. Emergency contraception pills are a high-dose form of progesterone. The progesterone in one emergency contraception pill is equivalent to the amount in seven short-term birth control pills. Many people may experience withdrawal bleeding after taking them. Some may also experience hormonal imbalances after taking them, leading to menstrual disorders. Therefore, in your case, the withdrawal bleeding is likely caused by taking emergency contraception pills, not pregnancy.