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Can Norgestimate And Ethinylestradiol Cause Irregular Menstruation?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Nov 2015
Question: Almost 2 weeks ago i had unprotected sex.
Due to lack of progestin only EC medication i had to use norgestimate+ethinylestradiol pills.

is it normal that i get my period almost a week earlier? and is it normal my period to be very very light?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It's normal!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

It is normal for the periods to get altered following taking hormonal pills. This is normal and there should be no fear. Treat this as menses and observe only with no further fears at this time.

I hope this helps. I wish you well and hope to hear from you if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (5 hours later)
well i am still somehow worried, as it is more like very heavy spotting or very very light pink period.is it alright?

at the mean time i have lower abdomen pain( like pre-menstrual).
is it also alright?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
This is not uncommon!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is possible with EC. There is really no need to get too scared at this time. My advice is to keep a cool head and monitor only. Unless something else happens, there is no reason to be too worried at this time.

Keep me posted and I will walk with you through this. I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can Norgestimate And Ethinylestradiol Cause Irregular Menstruation?

Brief Answer: It's normal! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. It is normal for the periods to get altered following taking hormonal pills. This is normal and there should be no fear. Treat this as menses and observe only with no further fears at this time. I hope this helps. I wish you well and hope to hear from you if need be.