Patient's question:
I took emergency contraception four days before my period, and ten days later, I had bleeding. Is it my period or withdrawal bleeding? How can I tell the difference between withdrawal bleeding and a period?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, from a temporal perspective, it should be withdrawal bleeding. There is no significant difference between bruising and menstruation. If the amount of withdrawal bleeding is the same as menstruation, it can be counted as one menstrual period. The next time you have your period will be around this time. Generally, post-coital contraception should not be taken more than three times a year, only once a month. Otherwise, it may easily lead to menstrual disorders, and in severe cases, infertility.