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What Causes Prolonged Bleeding After Taking Plan B?

Hi about two or more weeks ago I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. I think it was the day I was suppose to get my period although it is irregular. The next day, approximately a day after the unprotected sex, I got Contraception plan B and started bleeding right then and there. I had a period for about 10 days and I have been over kt for about a week or so now. Now I see some brown spotting and I dont know why that is. Is it my period again? (It doesnt ever come again especially this early in the same month). Or could it be something else?
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
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Hi,
Emergency pill contains excess hormone enough to disrupt the hormone balance of the body and create menstrual irregularities. It causes breakthrough bleeding soon after intake and this can mimic the natural period or may last for only a couple of days. Since you are already due for your period, you may have had the exaggerated effect. Please wait until three weeks after the intercourse and see a specialist for further help. If pregnancy is excluded, you may do well with a course of hormones and styptics. Please remember to restrict the use of emergency pills to once or twice a year. Take care.
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What Causes Prolonged Bleeding After Taking Plan B?

Hi, Emergency pill contains excess hormone enough to disrupt the hormone balance of the body and create menstrual irregularities. It causes breakthrough bleeding soon after intake and this can mimic the natural period or may last for only a couple of days. Since you are already due for your period, you may have had the exaggerated effect. Please wait until three weeks after the intercourse and see a specialist for further help. If pregnancy is excluded, you may do well with a course of hormones and styptics. Please remember to restrict the use of emergency pills to once or twice a year. Take care.