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Does Morning After Pill Cause Heavy Bleeding?

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Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2013
Question: Hi , I had to take the morning after pill this morning because the condom broke. I did have very mild diarrhea this morning after I took the emergency contraception. Do I need to take it again? Many thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer: No. Detailed Answer: Dear Ms Woodhouse, No, you don't need to take the pill again, and mild loose stools would not interfere with the action or absorption of the pill, so relax. Please do write back if you need additional information. Warm regards,
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (5 days later)
Hi there, I took the Morning after pill last Friday morning and a couple of days ago I started bleeding really heavily. Is this normal? Many thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Heavy bleeding is possibly because of the pill. Detailed Answer: Hello Ms Woodhouse, Thanks for writing back to me,. The morning after pill is hormonal pill, it will interfere with the endometrium and uterine functioning, hence it is quite possible that the reason for heavy bleeding you had is due to taking of the morning after pill. If the bleeding is continuing to be heavy, I would suggest you to consult your gynecologist, otherwise you may need not worry too much. Since you are saying you had bleeding, I suspect you were due for your periods. If you were not due, then again you need to see your doctor. Hope this answers your question, please feel free to write back in case you need further assistance. Wishing you good health. Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (31 minutes later)
Hi there, Thanks for you response. Actually I was not due for my period as I had just had finished one just before I had to take the morning after pill. Is this unusual and should I consult a doctor or wait another day to see if the bleeding stops. Thanks again for your time
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer: You can wait for a day or two. Detailed Answer: Hello, I feel you can wait for a day or two, and if the bleeding doesn't stop, then it is better to consult your gynecologist. Hope this answers your question, if you don't have further queries, you may close the discussion and rate the answer. Thank you again for choosing XXXXXXX All the best and take care. Best regards,
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (19 minutes later)
Thanks again - sorry with the questions (last one I promise) but is the bleeding unusual considering I had just had finished a period prior to taking the MAP? Thanks again for your time.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Unusual but not unheard of, Detailed Answer: Hi, Be reassured that I am here to help you with your concern. The bleeding is unusual if had had just finished with your previous period, but morning after pills generally contain synthetic progestins, hence the iterine endometrium experiences a brief withdrawal again similar to the natural withdrawal that happens during periods, so the bleeding can restart. If it doesn't stop in another day or two, or if the bleeding is still very heavy, then you should consult your doctor. Hope this clears your doubts. All the best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (17 minutes later)
Thanks for that - I will wait a couple of days and see how it is. Is this an indication that the MAP has or has not worked and could I be pregnant? Thanks again and I apologize again for the deluge of questions - just a little stressed.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer: It is an indication of unwarranted use of MAP Detailed Answer: Hello again, Thanks for writing back, Please relax, this bleeding is in no way an indicator of failure of morning after pill, the fact that you are having bleeding rules out any chance of pregnancy. That apart, I do not think it is wise to take morning after pills early in the menstrual cycle, and there is no need to take the pill before 10th day of the cycle, that is because there is no chance conceiving before 10th day. Hope it is clear now. Regards.
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Does Morning After Pill Cause Heavy Bleeding?

Brief Answer: No. Detailed Answer: Dear Ms Woodhouse, No, you don't need to take the pill again, and mild loose stools would not interfere with the action or absorption of the pill, so relax. Please do write back if you need additional information. Warm regards,