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Unprotected Sex, Taken Emergency Contraceptive Pills, Menstrual Cramps With Periods. Whats Wrong?

My period came on the 17th of may, but it usually just los for 3 days, so I had unprotected sex on tuesday the 22nd of may. I took the emergency contraceptive in the time limit, but I took 4 pills in stead of two. Now on the 30th of may I am have menstrual cramps and my period is on again. Please let me know what is wrong.
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
Your period came on 17 th of may and unprotected sex on 22 may as only 3 days after period is usually safe period but you took emergency contraceptive pill it is not advisable to take double dose it can cause hormonal imbalance.

You took hormone pill in early phase hence you had withdrawal bleeding.
Emergency contraceptive pills are hormone tablets and can cause irregular period.
If there is any doubt it is better to visit a Gynecologist and get examined and if necessary get ultrasonography of abdomen to be sure any thing is not missed.
Please practice safe sex as it prevents both unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Hope this helps you.
take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.

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Unprotected Sex, Taken Emergency Contraceptive Pills, Menstrual Cramps With Periods. Whats Wrong?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, Your period came on 17 th of may and unprotected sex on 22 may as only 3 days after period is usually safe period but you took emergency contraceptive pill it is not advisable to take double dose it can cause hormonal imbalance. You took hormone pill in early phase hence you had withdrawal bleeding. Emergency contraceptive pills are hormone tablets and can cause irregular period. If there is any doubt it is better to visit a Gynecologist and get examined and if necessary get ultrasonography of abdomen to be sure any thing is not missed. Please practice safe sex as it prevents both unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Hope this helps you. take care. Good Luck. Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.