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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After Having Morning After Pill?

Hi, i finished my 5 day period on the 12th of april, I had unprotected sex on the 13th of April, 12 hours later i took the morning after pill NorLevo. 7 days later i started bleeding, which seemed like a normal period, same back pain and cramping that i usually get. Then i got a yeast infection which lasted 3 weeks. i took a home pregnancy test 21 days after the unprotected sex and i took another one 29 days after and they were both negative! but im reading all these things online and feeling maybe i could be pregnant! if someone could get back to me asap that would be great!
Thu, 30 Dec 2021
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Hi,

Morning after pill NorLevo contains levonorgestrel, a natural female sex hormone that is used in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourse if it is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual encounters. It acts as emergency contraceptive pill.

It may cause menstrual irregularities like prolonged or scanty bleeding during cycle, delayed or frequent periods, irregular uterine bleeding, spotting or breakthrough bleeding between periods, vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, back pain and cramps, abdominal pain, increasing the risk yeast infection due to vaginal dryness, breast tenderness and enlargement, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and tiredness, hot flashes, facial hair growth, allergic reactions and many more. These side effects are mild and usually go away over time without any medical treatment. But if these side effects persist for long or bother you then you should inform your doctor first for medical help.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After Having Morning After Pill?

Hi, Morning after pill NorLevo contains levonorgestrel, a natural female sex hormone that is used in the prevention of unwanted pregnancies from unprotected sexual intercourse if it is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual encounters. It acts as emergency contraceptive pill. It may cause menstrual irregularities like prolonged or scanty bleeding during cycle, delayed or frequent periods, irregular uterine bleeding, spotting or breakthrough bleeding between periods, vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, back pain and cramps, abdominal pain, increasing the risk yeast infection due to vaginal dryness, breast tenderness and enlargement, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and tiredness, hot flashes, facial hair growth, allergic reactions and many more. These side effects are mild and usually go away over time without any medical treatment. But if these side effects persist for long or bother you then you should inform your doctor first for medical help. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician