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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After Taking Contraceptive Pill?

Good evening doctor.i had taken a contraceptive pill 3 days back.and since yesterday i am having the vaginal bleeding.my periods were on 23rd of dec and lasted for 4 days,I am confused whether my periods have been prior shifted or is it the vaginal bleeding as mentioned on the pamphlet of ipil.If its the later thing..how long will it continue
Mon, 20 Feb 2017
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The emergency contraceptive pill contains high dose of progestogen and this disturbs the hormone balance of the body. Hence there is often some withdrawal bleeding seen after pill use. This is what you are experiencing now. If you happen to be nearer to your natural period, it is also possible that your period has also been advanced due to the pill effect. Withdrawal bleed usually lasts for a couple of days and sometimes longer like a proper menstrual bleed. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After Taking Contraceptive Pill?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. The emergency contraceptive pill contains high dose of progestogen and this disturbs the hormone balance of the body. Hence there is often some withdrawal bleeding seen after pill use. This is what you are experiencing now. If you happen to be nearer to your natural period, it is also possible that your period has also been advanced due to the pill effect. Withdrawal bleed usually lasts for a couple of days and sometimes longer like a proper menstrual bleed. Hope you find this information useful. Take care.