Patient's question:
My period ended on the 1st. After having sex on the 8th, I took emergency contraception. Then, my period came back on the 13th. But today, on the 28th, I had my period again. The period from the 13th only lasted for two days. I thought it came earlier because I took the pill, but why is it coming back now?Doctor's answer:
The consideration on the 13th is that the bleeding is withdrawal-related due to medication. The 28th should be considered a normal menstrual period. This is also a relatively common side effect of medication. It is possible to experience menstrual cycle irregularities after using emergency contraception. Currently, it is recommended to carefully observe. If the bleeding stops within 3 to 7 days, it can be considered a menstrual period. How the next menstrual cycle will stabilize cannot be confirmed at this time. If this situation occurs again, it will be necessary to focus on medication adjustment to regulate the menstrual cycle.