Patient's question:
I had sex with my husband without any protection last month after my period ended, and then I took emergency contraception. A few days later, when my period still hadn't arrived, I started bleeding. The bleeding wasn't heavy and lasted for 2 days. The doctor said it was withdrawal bleeding caused by taking the emergency pill, and that it's a normal phenomenon.What kind of help do I need: What are the reasons for bleeding after taking emergency contraception?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, bleeding after taking emergency contraception could be your period or withdrawal bleeding. First: look at how long your menstrual cycle is. If it's relatively regular and around 30 days, it's normal. Additionally, one side effect of emergency contraception is menstrual cycle disruption. If you take it close to when your period is about to start or in the second half of your cycle, your period is usually delayed. Considering this, it might not be your period.