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What Causes Dark Color Withdrawal Bleeding After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

Hi doctor....i got my last period on 9th of dec usually it last upto 7 to 8 days after my periods v had unprotected sex ...after taking emergency contraceptive pill sandoz i got my periods again on 25 of dec but the colour of blood is very dark like almost black colour is it normal colour to get ?? My next period date was on jan 9 so will i get my periods again in jan ? If yes den will dat b normal?
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Hi,

You took emergency contraceptive pill unprotected sex. It contain high progesterone and cause hormonal imbalance. Dark bleeding is due to progesterone withdrawal effect and it will disappear in next 2-4 days. Your next period can be delayed by 1-2 week and excessive bleeding can occur.

So do not worry if period will delay by more than 2 week form the normal expected period date (9th January). If period will delay by more than 2 weeks then consult gynecologist. Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise, and maintain proper pelvic hygiene.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Dark Color Withdrawal Bleeding After Taking Emergency Contraceptive Pills?

Hi, You took emergency contraceptive pill unprotected sex. It contain high progesterone and cause hormonal imbalance. Dark bleeding is due to progesterone withdrawal effect and it will disappear in next 2-4 days. Your next period can be delayed by 1-2 week and excessive bleeding can occur. So do not worry if period will delay by more than 2 week form the normal expected period date (9th January). If period will delay by more than 2 weeks then consult gynecologist. Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise, and maintain proper pelvic hygiene. Hope this may help you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best regards, Dr. Sagar