Those that mean we should worry about it and wait till when next we get our period again....but that's after we have undergo the pregnancy test and taken precautions about the situation
Great video doc. It's laden with very important information about birth control pills. A lot of women misuse it and eventually get confused about its effectiveness..
Thank u for doing this! I already had my period in the beginning of the month and used Emergency pill last week and woke up today with heavy bleeding! Totally scared! Never happened before with other times I've taken these pills.
Really explicit, informative and well presented too.👌. Sure it will answer a lot of questions asked by women. Would appreciate if you could do a video on HRT.
@@AskAwayHealth Great! Will look forward to it. Getting a lot of women requesting for Bio-identical HRT, saying its been promoted on TV. Also 75yr old not wanting to come off HRT even after so much persuasion. We all have polarised views but I think HRT should be for eligible women with intolerable menopausal symptoms affecting their QOL. However, I am getting menopausal women with mild symptoms demanding for HRT like its their right just because they saw it on TV. Askaway Health is offering Medical Information to us all including Drs.🙂🙂
If you ever used the morning after pill and wondered why your period went funny after - this video explains. What are your questions about emergency birth control? Got a question on this or other topics? Then book a one To one chat with Dr Sylvia - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments
i knew it,now i understand im 11 days alrdy delayed my period,, i took postinor 2 on my last month ovulation ,,and my expected period is date 2 of the month but now i understand rdy it might delay my period i make 1 sex only last month and until the following days no sexual intercourse at all so im pretty sure in not pregant,, i take a pergnancy test alrdy and its negative i buy 3 tpyes of pregnancy test but still negative so im now more comfort of how u explain in this video super i thank u doc selvia for the impormation that i was waiting,, sorry😔 to say that im not rdy for pregnant again,,tnx doc selvia❤️☺️
hello doctor! exactly a week after taking plan b i got bleeding that looked exactly like my period, heavy bleeding & clots but my period wasn’t due til 2 weeks later meaning i got this period 2 weeks early. am i safe ?
Hey Gabriela, if you took the pill before ovulation and as soon as possible after Sex, high chances it worked! Here’s a video to learn more pill side effects around bleeding! ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html Best wishes!
@@lotengurung5413 i’m not sure if you were talking ab me but i’ll b gladly to share !! i had unprotected sex a week before ovulation but i have irregular cycles so there’s no for sure way to know when im ovulating. he didn’t ejaculate inside of me but since a condom wasn’t involved i took plan b due to the possibility of there being any pre cum. the intercourse only lasted about 8 seconds til i got scared & told him to pull away. i took plan b the morning after since i couldn’t get it sooner so about 18hrs after intercourse. after taking it, i bled when i was supposed to ovulate so a week later after i took plan b, my bleeding was heavy like a normal period w tiny clots but i don’t think that was a real period bc my periods last 6 days & this bleeding lasted 7 days. a month later after having that heavy bleeding, is when i got my real period so i basically missed a period & was shitting bricks. however prior to my period i spotted 2 times in one week before i started ( which freaked me out bc this isn’t normal for me ) & i also had sore breasts the entire time which also scared me. my periods didn’t go back to normal til like 4-6 months later.
Doc, I’m panicking! I take birth control regularly, but, because of lack of information, I took plan B once I didn’t use a condom. I took the plan B about 13 days ago, and today, I noticed a very light red colored blood. I’m desperate! Is it spotting? I’m I pregnant?
Hi Marcela, I’m sorry to hear you’re so worried. I’m quite sure I can help but I’d need to get some more information to advise you. Please click this link to book an online confidential appointment to discuss further. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/ Looking forward to chatting soon!
Well doctor i may be a year late but I need answers please. So I had sex on the day of my fertile window the first day leading up to my ovulation date. I took a pill the day after. But my BMI IS VERY HIGH I’m at least 198 to 200 Ibs. I had sex 4 days after on my supposed to be day of my ovulation date. I took a plan b 2 days after then I had sex again 4 days after and I took a plan b on the second day. And My uterus been feeling wired the whole week like the feeling I know I’ll get my period and have been having back pains ever since. I need answers please. Am I safe or not?😂🤷🏾♀️
Hello Rose, you’re welcome and thanks for watching! You need to use the pill after every new separate sexual encounter. So if you took the pill, had bleeding some days after and had sex again, you should use the pill again to reduce any risk of pregnancy. Best wishes
Hi doctor, a friend of mine wants to use post pill because she made out with her boyfriend and he came around her groin area ( a little far from the vagina),but she feels while walking to the bathroom to clean up some of the semen may have gone towards her vagina. Do you advise she uses it?
Hi Aliyyah, yes she should use post pill with unprotected sex and where there’s any chance of contact or near contact with the genitals. It’s best taken as soon as possible after Sex. If taken 72 hours after Sex it’s less effective. Cheers
Hi Doctor! I had unprotected contact 2-3 days after ovulation and took an ECP the day after. 6 days later, i had bleeding. It was light on the first day with mild cramps and medium the next day with severe cramps and some clotting but after that, it got light again. It stopped on the third day (i took ibuprofen on 2nd night tho). Could that be my period or the withdrawal bleeding? And is it okay to take pregnancy test 2 weeks after unprotected sex? Hope u can answer. Thank you!
Hi Leah, you can definitely do a test 2-3weeks after Sex, most pregnancy tests will be positive around that time. You should repeat it after 1 week if it’s negative at week 2. The bleeding could be an early period or side effect of the pill - this video explains it more - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html Thanks
I took EC and 1 day after unprotected sex. My last menstrual cycle was Jan 5 took EC on Jan 11. Got bleeding on the 19th which was my predicted ovulation day. I was supposed to start my birth control on the day of my period as instructed by my nurse. Now I don't know if it was my period or BTB :'( . My next expected period is Feb 2 or 3. The discharge was bright red but not enough to seep through a panty liner. I had no flow it was only noticable when I wiped.
Hey Karla, did you mean you had the EC pill 6 days after unprotected sex? Usually you may have an early period or few days bleeding or spotting after the EC pill. In some cases it’s late but I’m not very clear on your first sentence. If you took the EC 6 days later then it’s less likely to work. But if you’re sure you took it right away after Sex, then the bleeding is likely a side effect of the pill. Your next period should be due as usual or a bit early/late, and then you can start your regular BC pill. If the period is more than 7 days late, please do a pregnancy test first. Thanks
@@AskAwayHealth I'm so sorry. It was a typo . I took the EC the following day after unprotected sex. Had sex on Jan 10 took EC Jan 11. My first day of menstruation was Jan 5
Hey @Karla Barrientos that’s ok! Yes, the bleeding on 19th sounds like a side effect of the EC pill. Unless you take another pill, your period should come on the expected day or a couple of days later/ earlier. All the best 😊
My period started the 13th of this month, got off the 18 Had intercourse the 21st, took a plan b the 22nd. I noticed bleeding yesterday, pretty light and it only got a bit heavier today. I’m pretty concerned
Hey Isabel, thank you so much. If you have a regular cycle, then from what you describe, you’ve taken the plan b properly and in the ‘safe’ time of your cycle. It’s most likely to work. The bleeding is a side effect of the pill, which can cause irregular bleeding and disrupt your menstrual cycle. Bleeding can happen for some days or continue into the next period. Please keep an eye on it - If it gets heavier or you have pain see your Dr.
Hi, I had unprotected sex on the 17th of September and I took 1 tablet of Poster levonorgestrel 0.75mg. The next day, I started spotting brownish red at the first 9 days with mild stomach pain but now, being the 12th day, the spotting is yellow in color and the stomach pain continues. Please what is wrong with my body I'm scared.
Hi Doc! I have an unprotected sex last Feb 4 2021, may last period was Jan 29- Feb 2 2021 i took an ECP at the same day. I got a heavy bleeding on Feb 14-17 which i wonder if it is already my period or just an effect from the pill bec i have to change my pad/napkin 3-4 times a day and my bleeding lasted for 4 days same with my period. I hope you could answer me if you have time. Thank you so much! ♥️
What if u had an early period few days after u had your period due to the pill, following month cycle changed to the time u got the 2nd period of the pill.. That means my cycle changed right? I'm regular, I had my period when I took the pill, got another period 5days later the following month I got my period the full 7 days but now it's 5 days later an I'm having another bleeding enough to fill a pad.. I know it changes ur cycle but since I had the pill I've been having multiple periods in a month, is this normal?
Hi Tarryn, it's not normal if you are getting frequent bleeding days like you describe. What I can't explain to you is why this is happening. Yes the pill can affect your periods but it's better to check in with your doctor who can get more details of your symptoms, examine and run any tests if necessary. Best Wishes
Dr. Please I took emergency pill immdiately after unprotected sex, a week later my menses came, after one week it came back. Last month my menses came twice, this month it came again, please I don't understand it
Hi Amadie, one of the very common side effects of the emergency pill is irregular bleeding for some time after taking it. It could be a slight amount of spotting or it could be a longer bleed some days after the pill. Some women also experience their usual period coming earlier or later than usual. So it’s likely this is what you are experiencing - one of the ‘menses’ could be the pill effect while the other is normal menses. If you do not use any other pill, your natural cycle should return to normal. Also please do a pregnancy test to be sure the bleeding is not caused by pregnancy after pill failure. Hope this helps Cheers
What if I had sex 7 weeks after having a baby and took two different emergency pills in one week...now I am having a very heavy blooding and I am not sure if it is really a period cuz I have not had any yet since the baby 🤦♀️🤷
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Please I need your help with the post pills i had unprotected sex five days to my ovulation date I took the post pills after 10 minutes and then I had sex few minutes later and the following day too and the next day and I took the post pills again after 24 hrs will I still be pregnant will the second pill delay ovulation again??or should I start regular pills after taken two post pills I will appreciate if you reply me thank you!!
Hello doc, my wife’s period is on 22nd dec and we are having unprotected heavy petting on 31st dec. she took the pill on 2nd jan and she’s having spotting today on 14th jan. Could she be pregnant? Or can postinor cause you to have spotting 2 weeks later? Please help
Hello Lim. I think these are side effects from the pill. If you had unprotected sex on 31st Dec, I don’t expect pregnancy bleeding 2 weeks later. Postinor can definitely cause irregular bleeding event like this. If she has a regular cycle, I’d expect her next period could be slightly delayed or earlier than January 22nd so this could be the early period starting. Some women get a little spotting and then period bleeding days after. A pregnancy test in the next week can also clarify things. Thanks for watching and hope this helps.
maam im taking pills half a pad only and stop taking it. then made unprotected sex and started bleeding after 6 days. so i have a two period in one month. am i pregnant??
Hello, I don’t understand what you mean by: ‘Half a pad’ and which pill did you take? When did you take them? So I can’t tell if you are pregnant - but the quickest answer is to do a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after unprotected Sex.
@@AskAwayHealth i take the first contraceptive pill dec 10 three days of my menstration and stopped after 9 days of taking because im not feeling well. but i have unprotected sex after that which is dec. 20. then dec 24 i started bleeding. is it normal because i ddnt finish or im pregnant?
Hi Levi, thanks for writing in: it’s likely a side effect of the pill. (As long as you were not pregnant already beforehand or suffering from an infection or other cause of vaginal bleeding (ua-cam.com/video/DArSTXILEZY/v-deo.html ). Otherwise, a number of women can get some bleeding SEPARATE from the period some days after taking the pill. It may be spotting or slightly heavier and last a few days, You may then also have your period about the same time or later than usual. So if it’s not too heavy, and without pain, please don’t worry but keep track of your dates watching for when your next period is due. Remember that if your period is later than 7 days, you should do a pregnancy test. Thanks
Hi doc my last menses started around 18th and ended around 23rd last month...I had unprotected sex on 6th and took m.a.p on 8th.. been feeling weird but I started bleeding today morning...Can I be pregnant by any chance?
Hi namesake, thanks for writing in! Great question. You didn't describe the weird feelings, but I suspect the bleeding is likely your period for this month which should be due now. Given your menstrual dates in May, I'd estimate you ovulated 1st or 2nd of June. This means you had sex outside the fertile window, but also used extra protection with the pill to further reduce any chance of pregnancy. There's really no way to be sure till your period comes or the pregnancy test is negative. To be on the safe side, the earliest a high sensitive urine test will show is from 2 weeks after sex - so do a test by 20th or 27th. If the bleeding is very heavy - please do a pregnancy test and see your doctor. Let me know how it goes. Best wishes
Hi good night, came across your video, I need help I took the plan pill 2 week before my period was suppose to start... my period came on the 25.01.22 and has not left, it has been 11 days now.
Hi Toya, the pill can affect your period in different ways so it's possible this is one of the pill side effects and some women do experience longer bleeding than usual. However it's important to check there are no other causes especially if the bleeding is very severe and painful. Also the effects may affect women differently depending on their medical background. You may give it another couple of days if the bleeding is not heavy - spotting and their are no other symptoms,. And if it's still not stopped you can arrange a further chat with me online( askawayhealth.org/online-appointments/ ) - or speak with your medical provider. Best Wishes.
Hiii had unprotect sex on 10th took the pill on 11th at 9am on 12th 10PM had my peak ovulation, on 18th had discharge brown abdominal pain lower pain, and few blood spots, what does this mean please?
Hello doc I have a question hope that I could get a feedback from them. I had unprotected sex on Feb 20 (I'm already at my fertility window when we had unprotected sex; 4 days before ovulation based on my Flo app) and I used the Yuzpe method since ECP is still not available here in our country; I took 4 doses of combined oral contraceptive pills 8 hrs after sex and took another 4 dose 12hrs after. The next week, I had withdrawal bleeding for 4days. My expected period based again on my Flo app should be last March 12 if it earlier than expected or on this day, Mar 13. I have regular periods and sometimes it could be earlier or later than expected but it is consistent on the 29 day cycle. Am I still safe? When could I expect my period? Could I take a pregnancy test if I'm 1 day late? Hope I could hear from them. Thank you.
Omg same here ! I took plan b one step on April 19th one day before the start of my fertile window, I started spotting/bleeding on April 26th one day after what was meant to be my ovulation day April 25th. According to my period app I was meant to get my period on May 9th yet today is May 11th and I still haven’t gotten it. My breast are sore but other then that I don’t have any other symptoms that could confirm if it’s PMS or Pregnancy symptoms🤦🏽♀️. I’m not sure if my period date might have changed or if I should just take a pregnancy test.
Hello - what's the name of the pill you've taken? Are you having pelvic pain and how many weeks pregnant are you? This needs a few more details which you can share - discreetly at info@askawayhealth.org. Otherwise see your medical doctor who provided the pill and should advise you on what will happen next. Best wishes.
Dr sylvia I took the emergency pill a day before my period, my period was a bit late but I starting having brown discharge on the third day of my supposed period day..is this normal or is it because of the pill..am worried.
Hi! It’s not unusual to have a brown discharge from the pill - we think that can be an effect of the hormone it contains. You are less fertile just before your period, but some women could still get pregnant depending on their cycle. So I think it’s likely the effects of the pill and an early period which should return to normal - but it’s best to do a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after you had sex. Please also consider regular contraception which helps reduce the worry.
Hi doc... I took morning after pill(levonorgestrel)on the 19th of December. I was expecting my period on the 22nd but they came on the 26th and lasted till the 31st. Then 31st I took another one. The 8 and 9th of Jan I started spotting. Then on the 10 it became a normal period. Its not day 4 and still heavy..I usually get period pains but there is no pain whatsoever and I feel the bleeding is not slowing down. Should I wait a few more days or go see gyner
Hello Ayanda, I think this is likely the side effect of the pill which you’ve taken twice in quite a close period. It could make menstrual flow irregular or heavy as you are experiencing. Please do a pregnancy test. If it’s negative you can wait another few days to see if the bleeding settles down(4-5 days). If the bleeding gets heavier or you develop severe pain at any point then please see your Gynae. Let me know how it goes. Best wishes
HEY Doctor i had my periods on 14th june and they lasted until on 18th june then i had sex on 20th june then i took emergency pill on 22rd june after that i had another sex on 26th and 27th june i didnt took any pill after this then on 28th june i bleed . What does it mean after all dat??? thanks
Hello Kwagala, How heavy is the bleeding? One of the effects of the pill is to cause bleeding even when it's not time for the period. Your pill taken on 22nd may protect you from sex on 20th, but not from sex on 26th or 27th. Those two days look to be very near your ovulation time, too, which is a period when pregnancy is more likely. You could still get the Ulipristal pill today or tomorrow or get the Copper coil if that is available to you. Please keep a close eye on the bleeding and watch closely for your next period. Best Wishes.
Please Doctor, I took post pill 30 minits after unprotected sex on the 21 of febuary and 6 days later I experienced bleeding and increase of my breast too, am still experiencing bleeding now but from the 28 of febuary it was heavy but since yesterday it's just Spotting. And I usually mendtruat on the 12 of each month, and that is the exact date I saw my menses on January 12 last month. I took a pregnancy test yesterday it came out Negative, will it be the effect of the post pill? And also, will my menses still flow on the 12 of March?
Hello Marie Thanks for watching. Acc to your info, you took the pill around day 9 of your cycle (assuming you had your period Feb 12th). This was likely before ovulation so the pill is likely to work. You can often expect two types of bleeding from the pill: 1. Some bleeding that is not related to the menses usually a few days or week after taking the pill. This may be what happened 6 days after your pill. 2. The pill can also change your next period date making it earlier or later( in some ladies it may come the usual time). Assuming you were not pregnant before 21st February, then your period may be early or delayed. It’s a little too early to detect pregnancy 13 days after Sex, so please repeat the pregnancy test again in another 1/2 weeks. Experiencing bleeding does not confirm the pill worked and that you are not pregnant. Best wishes
Hey doc. I took p2 the following day after sex and from there my periods have delayed with a week now, I got spotting but didn't get my period later, but also I was on a 10day strong antibiotic called doxycycline after getting UTI from that sexual contact. I'm a bit concerned doc coz my spotting didn't start immediately. What might be the problem plzzz??
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My mens end last january 26, we had sex last january 29 around 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning then i took pill around afternoon in 29 also, but until now i did not get my period 😩😩😩😩 i took test but showing negative im waiting for another week to do the test again anybody here have the same situation please? 😩😩
Hey Jenzzy Thanks for sharing your experience - I promise there are many others with a similar story. I think you took the pill the right way- quickly after unprotected sex AND before ovulation - so it’s likely done the job. But please note that the possible side effect is to delay your period which seems to be the case here, about 5 weeks late. Do the test again in a week, and if it’s still negative then you are definitely not pregnant but it’s the effect of your pill delaying your period (as long as you have no other symptoms and not taking other medicines). Thanks!
I had unprotected sex on the 1st. He did not pull out. I ovulated on the 2nd. I took the pill the next day. I had a period but it was MUCH lighter than my regular period. Doc. Help me out. Did i mess up? Lol. I used Levo. Also i had no side effects after taking it. 2 weeks later I have heavy breasts, light period, headaches and nausea. Please help
Hello, taking the pill earlier would have been great but I think you still took it within 72hrs ✅. Cant tell you if the pill has worked or not (see this video - ua-cam.com/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/v-deo.html). But we always recommend doing a pregnancy test after taking the emergency pill - (2-3 weeks after Sex). Best wishes and thanks for watching !
Hello Dr we really appreciate you and taking care of us indeed ,,but Dr I had my periods on 4th and stopped on 7th thismonth but I had unprotected sex on 9th and I immediately took the porstinor 2 pills after like 5hour i ,,,then again on 16th I had a v bleeding again for two consecutive days,,, Dr m really scared abt getting pregnant ,, please dear enlight more abt this ,,,,,,my cycle is of 21days
Hi ma'am thank you so much for this informative video. However I have a question, I ended my period 24th of December last year. On the same day, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on that day, meanwhile we practiced the withdrawal method but to be 100% sure to avoid an unwanted pregnancy I took a postpill immediately by 6 o'clock in evening, by midnight I started experiencing diarrhea. At that time I didn't know that it was one of the side effect of taking the pill. Six days later I started spotting till December 30th. My period time hasn't come yet, but I'm scared and anxious that I might get pregnant. My question is, since I had diarrhea awhile after I took the postpill does it mean that there's a higher chance of me getting pregnant?
Hi Chidimma Thanks for your question. It seems the risk of pregnancy from the 24th Dec is low especially as this was outside the fertile window AND you took the pill soon after. The diarrhoea may be unrelated but the pill may cause a side effect in your stomach and bowels. If you did not vomit, this should not affect your pill or how it works. Please don’t be anxious but do keep an eye out for your period. If it’s more than 7 days past the due date then you should do a pregnancy test. Best Wishes
mom pĺz pĺz help me i took the pill the same day I did unprotected sex and after 4 days i just saw the period just for few mins and it stop yesterday i saw blood just for few mins too so now i don't know its just bcz off the pill orr it's sign of pregnant pĺz help mom
Hi doc! I had regular period from 5 feb to 8 feb. I had unprotected sex on 12 feb and taken contraception pill on 13 . On 18 feb i got period but the bleeding is very less than my normal period. After that i missed my period . Today is 27 march and i didn't got my period. I am very tensed. Please guide me.
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Hi Ogechi, thanks for asking. This is not a common side effect of the Post pill. I’d like to ask a few more questions - can you send us an email on info@askawayhealth.org so we can chat discreetly? Looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi Doc, I had unprotected sex on the 13th of this month (Jan) and the very next day I took the emergency contraption pill. My Ovulation period started on the 19th and on the 23rd I am bleeding very lightly going on the 6th day now, should I be concerned, or is that one of the side effects of the pill?
Hi Aeriel The pill is likely to make you ovulate later in your cycle, and can also cause the bleeding you are having/or an early period. So I think this is the case and not pregnancy. Since your next period may not come as scheduled, please do a pregnancy test if its later than you expect by 1 week - or 3 weeks after having sex. Best Wishes.
Hello Doctor I took Postinor 2 Jan 24 th a few hours after having sex, My period came on time In February , then a day late in March but when my period ended in march It started back 10 days after for 5 days with a light to moderate flow . IT then started back 6 days after it left me IN march .. IT started on April 3rd and its some how a moderate to semi heavy flow (as of now April 6th) . Please tell me what to do...is this common??? I normally experience normal periods but now it is all over the place .. Something to note I had covid after my period ended In February .I was really stressed out as well Please Help
I took emergency pill a week ago and now i have period which is too heavy its been almost 3 days will it go by itself Or how long it might stay ?? Note : I have pcos and i usually have irregular periods .
Hello Rose, sometimes it depends on whether you took the pill before or after ovulation. The length is also not something we can predict being different in women and having PCOS may affect this too. I advise you watch this bleed for another few days unless it’s getting heavier or painful in which case you should see your doctor. Thanks
Thanks for ur reply i consult one of my local gyneocologist and she has advised me:- as i am having withdrawl bleeding to see for few more days else to take Gaine 35 an OCP for a month. is it wise enough to take ? Please reply i am kinda worried cannot even go to work due to heavy period Xoxo
hey doc. i took a plan b on Tuesday the 14tg after unprotected sex on the 13th and had unprotected sex again wednesday to sunday. I ovulated saturday… two days after ovulating i’m bleeding and it stopped today. would you say i still could be pregnant? or would i be safe for this cycle?
Hi Doctor, I have a question, I had an accident where the condom broke and I took a plan b 30 minutes later because I was scared. 6 days later I have been bleeding and the color is reddish dark brown and it’s a light flow plus I have bad cramps . Also my period is supposed to come 2 weeks later.Does this mean the pill worked or pregnancy implantation. I’m very worried please
This is also happening to me, I took the plan b after 12 hours and 5 days later I started to bleed and it was a little bit heavy. I’ve been bleeding for the past 3 days . And I had just finished my period 2 weeks ago . So I don’t know if it’s implantation bleeding or my actual period
Hi Arnelle, thanks for writing in. I’m sorry you are feeling distressed 😢about this and lots of women also go through something similar - when it’s difficult to tell whether it’s implantation bleeding, your period or a pill side effect. In some ladies, all three can appear quite similar - though IB is lighter and lasts for shorter than a period usually. The earliest implantation bleeding can happen is 7-14 days after fertilisation which can be a few hours/days following Sex. But the pill can also cause bleeding side effects a few days after you take it which could resemble the implantation bleed. And lastly, the pill can change the date of your period making it arrive a bit earlier or later. So unfortunately there is really no way to know if the pill worked or not till you do a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after Sex. I know this means waiting but the other assurance you can have that your pill likely worked are: 1. That you took them BEFORE the day of your ovulation 2. That you took them as soon as possible after Sex I hope this helps relieve you a little. Cheers
Hey Judy, Thanks for sharing your experience Yes this is a common dilemma - but it can be difficult to tell the difference between implantation, your pill side effect or period. I thought your bleed was slightly early to be from implantation and could be a pill side effect. The pill is most likely to work if taken BEFORE ovulation so if you did so, your chances it worked are higher. The pill could make you bleed for a few days then stop; and you still get a period a bit later. At the end of the day, you can only wait to do the pregnancy test 2-3 w after Sex to confirm. The type of bleeding or length etc is no indication of whether the pill worked or not. I hope this helps Cheers
Hello doctor, I wanted to give you a update I have taken multiple pregnancy tests and it has all been negative however three weeks later after taking the pill I have really bad cramps especially on my left side and I have had brown discharge as well. Is this a side effect of the pill please
Hi Arnelle, this is not a usual pill side effect. With the pain/cramps and discharge I’d recommend you see a doctor as you may need swab tests to confirm there’s no infection or other cause. Best wishes.
Hi doctor! I had unprotected sex on the day of ovulation(which I didn’t know since I didn’t check my calendar)after the sex I bled for 2 days(not too heavy) but 30 minutes after the sex I took in the Lydia postpill and I have been having abdominal pains since then.. Can I still get pregnant after taking the pill and is it normal to bleed after sex or it something to worry about.. Thank you!
Hi, bleeding after Sex is not normal - please see this video - ua-cam.com/video/DArSTXILEZY/v-deo.html. The postpill is less likely to work after ovulation - but it may prevent a fertilised egg from implanting to a small degree. Please do a pregnancy test in the next 2-3 weeks, and talk to your doctor about bleeding after sex. Cheers
My period started on April 25 and I had sex on may 1st overnight in the morning took the pill and my period still hasn't came I've taken two test one last week one before last I still haven't gotten it is this normal or could I be pregnant
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It’s less effective than if you’d taken it on day 1( or day 2 /day3) after Sex. It’s (percentage) effectiveness reduces every day you delay taking it after Sex. Lowest is on day 3 (72hrs). We do not recommend Postinor after that. The copper coil can be used up to day 4 and day 5 after Sex; or the other pill called Ella.
Unfortunately no one can tell you the possibility of being pregnant - just the likelihood of the pill doing it’s job based on how you took or. Doing a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after Sex will give you the earliest answer. Thanks
Hey Doc,i got the plan B 2 hour after having unprotected sex ,and now 5 days after having the plan B i have bleeding and it’s wayy to early for my period,so basically i had my period twice in a month ..what does that mean?
Hello Maria, it’s most likely the bleeding is a side effect from the pill. But you should know that taking the pill can also make your next period come early. Here’s more info - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
Please help me out!!! I was ovulating on 3/12 and i have unprotected sex on 3/14. That's mean 2 days after ovulating and i took plan b one step after unprotected sex 40 minutes. I am scared right now. Can someone explain for me. Does someone have the same situation
Hello, If you have a negative pregnancy test, please see your health provider to take a very detailed medical history and to be sure there are no other problems. It is possible the pill can delay your periods, but not very common to this length. Best Wishes
Hello Christy, thanks for writing. I don't know which breastfeeding pills you mean. It's not normal to bleed after sex so here are a couple of options - schedule a one to one chat with me here - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/ , or do book in to see your own doctor to discuss further. It's quite important to do so. Best wishes.
Hello ma I stop using the pills but for 3 month now I didn't get my period I take a pregnancy test negative please ma what can I do to get my period back
Hi, i know this can be distressing, but there's more information i would need to discuss the situation- you can reach me here: askawayhealth.org/email-service/
I had last day of my regular period on 14th June.... I took emergency contraceptive pill on 15th June ... And I'm bleeding today on 23rd June....( 8 days) Is it okay ? I'm worried ...
Hi Vaishnavi, it’s likely the side effect of the pill. Please don’t panic. I explain more in this video ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html If it’s getting heavy or painful please do speak to your doctor Best wishes!
Hi Leboo, if you took the pills correctly - within 72 hrs after Sex and before ovulation, it should work. The spotting doesn’t always happen and does not indicate if the pill worked or not. Please watch this video to learn more about the pill’s bleeding effects - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html Best wishes and thanks for watching!
Hi Renay, it's an unusual length for a period so you should have it checked out. To work out what's going on, you can see your Gp or Gynae. Thank you for watching.
Hello madam i take postinor 2, 1st tablet after 10 hrs of intercourse and take second tablets 24 hrs after the 1st dose it will work or not??please reply me 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hello, you can get the best result following the instructions - the first tablet is best as soon as possible after sex. The second tablet should be 12 hours after the first. So it may work, but the chance is less because of the delay in taking the 2nd tablet. Please watch for the period coming late or early and do a pregnancy test after 3 weeks.
Hi.... I had an emergency contraceptive pill immediately after having unprotected sex.... A week later now I'm having brownish bleeding... Is it normal?
Hi Doc! I had a normal period from August 4-7th. I had unprotected sex on August 11th and didn’t take the plan b pill until August 12th at noon. I didnt bleed in between time but when my cycle did come which was on Sept 1st, I spotted with dark blood for 2 days only on and off. I have taken a pregnancy test which is negative. Is this normal? My periods are ALWAYS regular.
Hi, you can use this link to get further answers outside the videos, - we will also be able to understand your medical background better - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/
My period was on 24 th of September and ended on 27 th September. Had unprotected sex on 28,29,30...by taking pill on 29 th September... But by now on October 6 there was an dark brown, red colour spotting... Till no ie, on October 30 i hadn't had bleeding... Is that iam pregnant
Hi, Thanks for reaching out. I'm happy to help, but as this is a personal enquiry and a discreet reply needed, please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/email-service/
Hello doc i might have pre ejaculated inside my girlfriend (on 29 jan) and she took the emergency contraceptive pill around 23 hours after the pre ejaculation. her periods started on 5 jan and are till 5 feb( 1 or 2 day up or down) can u tell me when will the withdrawal bleeding and periods might come. Will they be together or separate or no periods. edited - she just had bleeding and it was normal one so what does that mean ?? plz help doctor
Hello Akash thanks for your Q. Many women have their next periods a little early or late after taking the pill. Also after the pill some women May have a few bleeding/spotting days that is different to the period. It looks as if your partners period may have come early - since it was due on the 5th Feb. She can just monitor the length of the bleeding/how heavy it is which will indicate if it’s the period or the other type (pill effect). Best wishes
@@AskAwayHealth ma'am plz help my partner had bleeding then after exactly 24 hr she had bleeding. No bleeding in the middle what does that mean. Is it withdrawal bleeding or periods?
@@AskAwayHealth hello maam there is a change i want to make. the bleeding that happened to her for the first time was while peeing and that too few drops or some more. the second time she inserted her finger to see whether there was blood. so this is not her periods right. ma'am can you plz tell me when expect her periods. after the second time there is no bleeding or blood. Plz help ma'am I am worried a lot
Hello ma. I had my period 17 last month. Took post pill on 9 of August (within 12hr of intercourse) I have a regular cycle. 5 days later 14 I bleed for 2 day. Which my period should be the 17th or 18. After then I haven't had any bleeding what so ever. Help me understand the situation ma. Sould I expect another menstruation this month? today is 26 August
Hello Jayashree, you don’t get withdrawal bleeding on the Emergency pill. If you had Sex around 18th before taking the pill, it’s too soon for pregnancy related bleeding. Most likely it’s a pill side effect or your period coming early which can also happen after the pill. Take Care.
Please speak to your doctor to clarify why you are pregnant and having periods. Do avoid taking just any type of medicine when pregnant as it could affect the baby. Thanks
Hello doctor i had unprotected intercourse but after few minutes we have used the condom but i have taken the pill for safe side within an hour .my periods date is on jan 8 we have done the main course on 18jan but i got my periods again on 27 jan so i am worried ,is this leads to pregnancy and how long it going to happen ,pls reply mam 🙏🙏
Hey Doc. I took the morning after pill the day after unprotected sex and got my period a week earlier but it's a lighter flow than usual. Is it normal?
Hi Nokwanda, Thanks for checking out my video and your question 🙂. Yes, this can happen after using the MAP. To differentiate this from other causes, it's important to be sure you took the pill correctly - it's less likely to work after ovulation. If you've taken it that way (and soon after sex☑️), then this is simply a slightly earlier period and your cycle should return to normal. If you are unsure, then please do a pregnancy test around 3 weeks after sex. If you want to learn more please also watch ua-cam.com/video/snYsEa5y6-g/v-deo.html Best wishes
Hey doc my last period was on the 4th of December 2021, I had protected sex December 19th 2021 and the condoned popped but there was no sperm but he had a little bit of pre cum I went to get a plan b the same day and when I took the plan b a week later (December 31 2021) I started bleeding my period was on the 4th of January 2022 but when I bled last month on the 31st I was bleeding for 5 days,did I get my period early or something is wrong please help
Ok I understand - of course, a pregnancy test about now should let you know whether or not you are pregnant. You can do a blood test if you want more reassurance. And if you are not pregnant then it’s likely an early period you had. But the pill can cause bleeding in between the periods which can sometimes resemble period bleeding. Thanks!
I doubt the condom popped in me because when he was trying toya know put it back I wouldn't go because I was clinching tight😂🤭 so that's when it pop but for some reason I don't think I'm pregnant but I took it just to be safe than sorry
It’s possible to have two bleeding episodes. I can’t call both times periods without knowing more about the bleeding and when you took the plan B in your cycle. Please watch this ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html to know more. Best wishes!
@@AskAwayHealth My cycle is about 35 days apart my last period was July 19 and i was due for my period around august 19/20 and I got it the 13 after take the morning after pill on august 4 then when i finished my period I had sex again on the 20th and took another morning after pill the 20th & my period came down after sex on the 26
Well taking the emergency pill more than once per cycle can give you irregular periods so please avoid this if you don’t want periods all over the place. Best wishes
Hi Aliya, thank you. This can happen after taking the pill - as a bleeding side effect of the pill. Please watch this video where I described it in detail - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html Thanks
Hi Jada, yes it’s possible to have no bleeding changes after taking the pill. Just be sure you’ve taken it correctly and watch for the next period. If your period is delayed by 7days or more then please do a pregnancy test. This video might help explain how bleeding on the pill works - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html Best wishes
Hello ma’am, I used postinor 2 some hours after unprotected sex , I used the first pill and used the other pill after 18hours , I was scared so I used post pill (1 tablet) the second day because I don’t want to risk it , some days later I used post pill again , a week after, I noticed little blood on my virgina followed by cramps and back pain . I’m so worried now , am I pregnant ? My expecting date of menstration is still on the 24th of this month
Hi Eniola, thanks for your message. There’s no way to tell if the pill worked till you get the next period. But if you know when in your cycle you took the pill (Postinor 2), we could *estimate* the chances it worked. For example, if you took it before ovulation then it’s most likely to have worked. The earlier after Sex you take the pill, the better. This means the tablet you had days after is not likely to make much difference. Unless you have sex again, taking extra pills will not really make a difference. If I were to guess that you have a regular period, then your ovulation may be 9th, 10th or 11th. So if you had sex and took the pill before these days, chances are the pill has worked - but this is JUST AN ESTIMATE. Please watch for your period, on 24th and do a pregnancy test if it’s more than 7 days late. The bleeding you already experienced is likely a side effect from the pill. Best wishes.
Hi I had withdrawal bleeding on 19-06 after that it’s today(21-07) I didn’t got periods Last menstrual cycle was from 07/06 to 12/06. Please respond with solution
Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/
Hello Please do speak to your doctor to check your symptoms in detail and examine you. If you’d like us to have a chat, please use this link - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/ Thanks
Hello doc. My last period got over on 11th march and I had unprotected sex the next day 12th march and took the unwanted 72 pill 24 hours later. 10 days later I can see a few red specs/clots in my urine. I'm worried if the pill did not work or something, or if this is the in between bleeding caused by the pill. Please please help me know as to what it might be. Thank you so much. Your video was very informative.
Hi Saloni thanks for watching and commenting on the video; I’m glad it was informative. Looking at your details: ✅you had sex outside your fertility window and before ovulation ✅you took the pill very quickly after sex This reassures me that it has a high chance of working for you. The bleeding you got is one of the effects of the pill; it is not a period or withdrawal but simply a little bleeding caused by the hormones. It doesn’t tell us if the pill worked or not, though. After this your period should come by the next month if you are regular or a little earlier or later. If you are more than 7 days late please do a PT. Hope this helps and best wishes!
@@AskAwayHealth Thank you so much for your response. This was very helpful and reassuring! I shall wait and see, my period is usually regular. Also how long does the bleeding caused by the pill normally last in your opinion?
You’re welcome! As for timing and cramps - it varies from woman to woman. For some ladies it’s a few days or week of spotting/ bleeding. For others it may be longer. Some may get very mild cramps and others none at all. Any pain that is severe and lengthy - please see a doctor. Cheers!
Hello Doris, Thank you for your message. Do you mean that you took the second tablet earlier than recommended? It's unlikely to cause you harm - please watch this video on what to expect after taking the emergency pill - ua-cam.com/video/snYsEa5y6-g/v-deo.html. Please ensure you keep an eye on your next period and do a test if your period is delayed by 7 days from the expected day. Thanks
Hi Evaluna, thanks for watching! It may or may not be a period. Ok - you can expect 4 possibilities after taking P2: 1. Your period happens as normal at the usual time - no other bleeding, 2. Your period is a little early - no other bleeding 3. Your period is a little late (as long as not later than 7 days) - no other bleeding 4. You experience bleeding unrelated to the period - may be spoitting or heavier bleeding - and your period can still happen a few days or weeks after. P2 delays ovulation only for that cycle when you took it. Whichever your case, ovulation will happen as usual 12-14 days after your last period.
Hi Doctor Sylvia. I'm a little confused with what's going on with my body, I hope you can help. I took Postinor 2 sd single dose 4th Jan. which was hours after unprotected sex and I started bleeding 10th Jan. My ovulation day is expected to be today but I'm sure the emergency contraceptive affected it. And my next period is expected to start 26th Jan. Is the bleeding normal or could it be my period. What do you think ?
Hello Jessica, thanks for your question. I think you’ve taken the pill correctly and it should work - the bleeding is likely a pill side effect. I would expect your next period slightly later than expected - but if it’s later than 7 days, please do a pregnancy test. Thanks!
Yes you should have your normal period a little delayed (in some ladies a bit early). But if the next period is 7 days later than expected, please do the pregnancy test.
Hello Dr! We had sex on October 1st. I did the yuzpe method on October 2nd at 7:00 PM. On october 3rd(which was 14 days in my cycle). I had cervical mucus discharge, it was like a raw egg consisyency. It does it mean that the emergency contraceptive pills doesnt work?
Hello ma’am, I am a little concerned not sure if you can help. I had sex on Monday the 4th and took (Take Action pill) On Tuesday the 5th following day at Night and then on Wednesday morning around 8 am I felt nauseous and vomited then a couple hours was spotting, I am suppose to start my period today Dec 9th and didn’t. I ovulate on the 15th of Dec. Should I be worried? Did I do it wrong? Please help.
Hi Esmee, you mentioned Dec 9th and 15th - do you mean January instead? If all the dates you mentioned are January then - you did take the pill correctly. Vomiting 2 dates after the pill will not affect it. Most likely the pill has delayed your period and the spotting is a side effect of the pill. You also had sex during your ‘safe’ period when there’s lower risk of pregnancy. By delaying ovulation, pregnancy is less likely. Please watch out for your February period - you can do a pregnancy test in 2 weeks and if your Feb period is delayed. Hope this helps.
Good advice for sexually active adults. Glad you mentioned the risks of abnormal bleeding, must be scary for some patients.
Absolutely - thanks for watching
Those that mean we should worry about it and wait till when next we get our period again....but that's after we have undergo the pregnancy test and taken precautions about the situation
@@AskAwayHealth ok thanks I will
Great delivery. Informative and straight to the point. Good job 👍🏾
That’s great to hear! Many thanks 😊
Great video doc. It's laden with very important information about birth control pills. A lot of women misuse it and eventually get confused about its effectiveness..
Very true! Thanks for watching 👍🏽
Thank u for doing this! I already had my period in the beginning of the month and used Emergency pill last week and woke up today with heavy bleeding! Totally scared! Never happened before with other times I've taken these pills.
No problem, thanks for watching 😊
what ended up happening
Thank you for explaining all this. A very important vidieo!
Great! Thanks for watching
Really explicit, informative and well presented too.👌. Sure it will answer a lot of questions asked by women. Would appreciate if you could do a video on HRT.
Thanks so much!😀
And HRT is on my list too - will get one out soon. Please let me know if any particular areas you think would be useful?
@@AskAwayHealth Great! Will look forward to it. Getting a lot of women requesting for Bio-identical HRT, saying its been promoted on TV. Also 75yr old not wanting to come off HRT even after so much persuasion. We all have polarised views but I think HRT should be for eligible women with intolerable menopausal symptoms affecting their QOL. However, I am getting menopausal women with mild symptoms demanding for HRT like its their right just because they saw it on TV. Askaway Health is offering Medical Information to us all including Drs.🙂🙂
This is an extremely insightful video. It gave me a lot of information. Thank you very much
Hello!
I’m really glad it did and you are very welcome!
Thank you for watching and letting me know.
😊
Very well explained and excellent advice, Dr. Sylvia. Thank you!
👍🏽glad it’s made some useful points, thank you
Doc pls am under injection 3months ve not see my menses am only seeing stain
If you ever used the morning after pill and wondered why your period went funny after - this video explains.
What are your questions about emergency birth control? Got a question on this or other topics? Then book a one To one chat with Dr Sylvia - bit.ly/AskawayhealthAppointments
Great information! This topic was very well explained! Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate the feedback😃
Oh my... sounds painful! Thanks for sharing.
Appreciate you watching
i knew it,now i understand im 11 days alrdy delayed my period,, i took postinor 2 on my last month ovulation ,,and my expected period is date 2 of the month but now i understand rdy it might delay my period i make 1 sex only last month and until the following days no sexual intercourse at all so im pretty sure in not pregant,, i take a pergnancy test alrdy and its negative i buy 3 tpyes of pregnancy test but still negative so im now more comfort of how u explain in this video super i thank u doc selvia for the impormation that i was waiting,, sorry😔 to say that im not rdy for pregnant again,,tnx doc selvia❤️☺️
hello doctor! exactly a week after taking plan b i got bleeding that looked exactly like my period, heavy bleeding & clots but my period wasn’t due til 2 weeks later meaning i got this period 2 weeks early. am i safe ?
Hey Gabriela, if you took the pill before ovulation and as soon as possible after Sex, high chances it worked! Here’s a video to learn more pill side effects around bleeding! ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
Best wishes!
@@AskAwayHealth can u still have side effects after taking the pill such as light bleeding and the pill still end up not working?
@@AskAwayHealth what if u took it before ovulation ?
Can u share ur experience?
@@lotengurung5413 i’m not sure if you were talking ab me but i’ll b gladly to share !! i had unprotected sex a week before ovulation but i have irregular cycles so there’s no for sure way to know when im ovulating. he didn’t ejaculate inside of me but since a condom wasn’t involved i took plan b due to the possibility of there being any pre cum. the intercourse only lasted about 8 seconds til i got scared & told him to pull away. i took plan b the morning after since i couldn’t get it sooner so about 18hrs after intercourse. after taking it, i bled when i was supposed to ovulate so a week later after i took plan b, my bleeding was heavy like a normal period w tiny clots but i don’t think that was a real period bc my periods last 6 days & this bleeding lasted 7 days. a month later after having that heavy bleeding, is when i got my real period so i basically missed a period & was shitting bricks. however prior to my period i spotted 2 times in one week before i started ( which freaked me out bc this isn’t normal for me ) & i also had sore breasts the entire time which also scared me. my periods didn’t go back to normal til like 4-6 months later.
Thank you Dr.Sylvia @AskAwayHealth, sure very informative and helpful.
Thank you so much!
Good morning ma, is it necessary for side effects to occur when you have taken the drug?
Please Doc, after taking Postinor 2 , i bled for about 4 days and i am still feeling dizzy, is it still the side effects.
Excellent and good information. Thank you Dr
I’m so pleased - thank you
Doc, I’m panicking! I take birth control regularly, but, because of lack of information, I took plan B once I didn’t use a condom. I took the plan B about 13 days ago, and today, I noticed a very light red colored blood. I’m desperate! Is it spotting? I’m I pregnant?
Hi Marcela, I’m sorry to hear you’re so worried. I’m quite sure I can help but I’d need to get some more information to advise you.
Please click this link to book an online confidential appointment to discuss further.
askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/
Looking forward to chatting soon!
Well doctor i may be a year late but I need answers please. So I had sex on the day of my fertile window the first day leading up to my ovulation date. I took a pill the day after. But my BMI IS VERY HIGH I’m at least 198 to 200 Ibs. I had sex 4 days after on my supposed to be day of my ovulation date. I took a plan b 2 days after then I had sex again 4 days after and I took a plan b on the second day. And My uterus been feeling wired the whole week like the feeling I know I’ll get my period and have been having back pains ever since. I need answers please. Am I safe or not?😂🤷🏾♀️
Thanks doctor but pls if spotting occurs as a result of the pills
And u have sex immediately after the bleeding can it still lead to pregnancy
Hello Rose, you’re welcome and thanks for watching!
You need to use the pill after every new separate sexual encounter. So if you took the pill, had bleeding some days after and had sex again, you should use the pill again to reduce any risk of pregnancy.
Best wishes
Hi I took a cheaper version to plan be and my period hasn’t stoped it been 10 days and I’m really scared can you please help me what can I do?!
This is very informative
Thanks Doc!
Hi doctor, a friend of mine wants to use post pill because she made out with her boyfriend and he came around her groin area ( a little far from the vagina),but she feels while walking to the bathroom to clean up some of the semen may have gone towards her vagina. Do you advise she uses it?
Hi Aliyyah, yes she should use post pill with unprotected sex and where there’s any chance of contact or near contact with the genitals. It’s best taken as soon as possible after Sex. If taken 72 hours after Sex it’s less effective.
Cheers
Hi Doctor! I had unprotected contact 2-3 days after ovulation and took an ECP the day after. 6 days later, i had bleeding. It was light on the first day with mild cramps and medium the next day with severe cramps and some clotting but after that, it got light again. It stopped on the third day (i took ibuprofen on 2nd night tho). Could that be my period or the withdrawal bleeding? And is it okay to take pregnancy test 2 weeks after unprotected sex? Hope u can answer. Thank you!
Hi Leah, you can definitely do a test 2-3weeks after Sex, most pregnancy tests will be positive around that time. You should repeat it after 1 week if it’s negative at week 2.
The bleeding could be an early period or side effect of the pill - this video explains it more - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
Thanks
Update??
Hi can you please tell me if have same story?
omg!! Thank you for this, so helpful!
I’m glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching
I took EC and 1 day after unprotected sex. My last menstrual cycle was Jan 5 took EC on Jan 11. Got bleeding on the 19th which was my predicted ovulation day. I was supposed to start my birth control on the day of my period as instructed by my nurse. Now I don't know if it was my period or BTB :'( . My next expected period is Feb 2 or 3.
The discharge was bright red but not enough to seep through a panty liner. I had no flow it was only noticable when I wiped.
Hey Karla, did you mean you had the EC pill 6 days after unprotected sex?
Usually you may have an early period or few days bleeding or spotting after the EC pill.
In some cases it’s late but I’m not very clear on your first sentence.
If you took the EC 6 days later then it’s less likely to work.
But if you’re sure you took it right away after Sex, then the bleeding is likely a side effect of the pill.
Your next period should be due as usual or a bit early/late, and then you can start your regular BC pill.
If the period is more than 7 days late, please do a pregnancy test first.
Thanks
@@AskAwayHealth I'm so sorry. It was a typo . I took the EC the following day after unprotected sex. Had sex on Jan 10 took EC Jan 11. My first day of menstruation was Jan 5
Hey @Karla Barrientos that’s ok! Yes, the bleeding on 19th sounds like a side effect of the EC pill.
Unless you take another pill, your period should come on the expected day or a couple of days later/ earlier.
All the best 😊
My period started the 13th of this month, got off the 18
Had intercourse the 21st, took a plan b the 22nd. I noticed bleeding yesterday, pretty light and it only got a bit heavier today. I’m pretty concerned
Great video by the way!
Hey Isabel, thank you so much. If you have a regular cycle, then from what you describe, you’ve taken the plan b properly and in the ‘safe’ time of your cycle. It’s most likely to work. The bleeding is a side effect of the pill, which can cause irregular bleeding and disrupt your menstrual cycle. Bleeding can happen for some days or continue into the next period. Please keep an eye on it - If it gets heavier or you have pain see your Dr.
Thanks😊
I got my period on
The 12th had on the 16th and took the pill the 17th and got my period again on the 21 why did that happen when I just had it
Very informative.
👍🏽Thank you
Hi, I had unprotected sex on the 17th of September and I took 1 tablet of Poster levonorgestrel 0.75mg. The next day, I started spotting brownish red at the first 9 days with mild stomach pain but now, being the 12th day, the spotting is yellow in color and the stomach pain continues. Please what is wrong with my body I'm scared.
Hi Doc! I have an unprotected sex last Feb 4 2021, may last period was Jan 29- Feb 2 2021 i took an ECP at the same day. I got a heavy bleeding on Feb 14-17 which i wonder if it is already my period or just an effect from the pill bec i have to change my pad/napkin 3-4 times a day and my bleeding lasted for 4 days same with my period.
I hope you could answer me if you have time. Thank you so much! ♥️
Hiya - answered in the other chat!
What if u had an early period few days after u had your period due to the pill, following month cycle changed to the time u got the 2nd period of the pill.. That means my cycle changed right?
I'm regular, I had my period when I took the pill, got another period 5days later the following month I got my period the full 7 days but now it's 5 days later an I'm having another bleeding enough to fill a pad.. I know it changes ur cycle but since I had the pill I've been having multiple periods in a month, is this normal?
Hi Tarryn, it's not normal if you are getting frequent bleeding days like you describe. What I can't explain to you is why this is happening. Yes the pill can affect your periods but it's better to check in with your doctor who can get more details of your symptoms, examine and run any tests if necessary. Best Wishes
Dr. Please I took emergency pill immdiately after unprotected sex, a week later my menses came, after one week it came back. Last month my menses came twice, this month it came again, please I don't understand it
Hi Amadie,
one of the very common side effects of the emergency pill is irregular bleeding for some time after taking it.
It could be a slight amount of spotting or it could be a longer bleed some days after the pill.
Some women also experience their usual period coming earlier or later than usual.
So it’s likely this is what you are experiencing - one of the ‘menses’ could be the pill effect while the other is normal menses.
If you do not use any other pill, your natural cycle should return to normal.
Also please do a pregnancy test to be sure the bleeding is not caused by pregnancy after pill failure.
Hope this helps
Cheers
What if I had sex 7 weeks after having a baby and took two different emergency pills in one week...now I am having a very heavy blooding and I am not sure if it is really a period cuz I have not had any yet since the baby 🤦♀️🤷
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out. I'm happy to help, but as this is a personal enquiry and a discreet reply needed, please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question.
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Please I need your help with the post pills i had unprotected sex five days to my ovulation date I took the post pills after 10 minutes and then I had sex few minutes later and the following day too and the next day and I took the post pills again after 24 hrs will I still be pregnant will the second pill delay ovulation again??or should I start regular pills after taken two post pills
I will appreciate if you reply me thank you!!
Hello doc, my wife’s period is on 22nd dec and we are having unprotected heavy petting on 31st dec. she took the pill on 2nd jan and she’s having spotting today on 14th jan. Could she be pregnant? Or can postinor cause you to have spotting 2 weeks later? Please help
Hello Lim. I think these are side effects from the pill.
If you had unprotected sex on 31st Dec, I don’t expect pregnancy bleeding 2 weeks later.
Postinor can definitely cause irregular bleeding event like this.
If she has a regular cycle, I’d expect her next period could be slightly delayed or earlier than January 22nd so this could be the early period starting.
Some women get a little
spotting and then period bleeding days after.
A pregnancy test in the next week can also clarify things.
Thanks for watching and hope this helps.
What is the color of spotting?
maam im taking pills half a pad only and stop taking it. then made unprotected sex and started bleeding after 6 days. so i have a two period in one month. am i pregnant??
Hello, I don’t understand what you mean by:
‘Half a pad’ and which pill did you take?
When did you take them?
So I can’t tell if you are pregnant - but the quickest answer is to do a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after unprotected Sex.
@@AskAwayHealth i take the first contraceptive pill dec 10 three days of my menstration and stopped after 9 days of taking because im not feeling well. but i have unprotected sex after that which is dec. 20. then dec 24 i started bleeding. is it normal because i ddnt finish or im pregnant?
@@AskAwayHealth dec.24 brown spotting. dec 25-27 red bleeding without a blood cloat and now dec 28 spotting with a brownish.
Please what’s the name of the pill you took?
@@AskAwayHealth Lady pill Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel
I started bleeding 4 days after I took the pill but my period is not due for a another two weeks, what does this mean
Hi Levi, thanks for writing in: it’s likely a side effect of the pill.
(As long as you were not pregnant already beforehand or suffering from an infection or other cause of vaginal bleeding
(ua-cam.com/video/DArSTXILEZY/v-deo.html ).
Otherwise, a number of women can get some bleeding SEPARATE from the period some days after taking the pill.
It may be spotting or slightly heavier and last a few days,
You may then also have your period about the same time or later than usual.
So if it’s not too heavy, and without pain, please don’t worry but keep track of your dates watching for when your next period is due.
Remember that if your period is later than 7 days, you should do a pregnancy test.
Thanks
Were you pregnant?
Hi doc my last menses started around 18th and ended around 23rd last month...I had unprotected sex on 6th and took m.a.p on 8th.. been feeling weird but I started bleeding today morning...Can I be pregnant by any chance?
Hi namesake, thanks for writing in! Great question. You didn't describe the weird feelings, but I suspect the bleeding is likely your period for this month which should be due now.
Given your menstrual dates in May, I'd estimate you ovulated 1st or 2nd of June. This means you had sex outside the fertile window, but also used extra protection with the pill to further reduce any chance of pregnancy. There's really no way to be sure till your period comes or the pregnancy test is negative. To be on the safe side, the earliest a high sensitive urine test will show is from 2 weeks after sex - so do a test by 20th or 27th. If the bleeding is very heavy - please do a pregnancy test and see your doctor. Let me know how it goes. Best wishes
@@AskAwayHealth Thanks alot doc...I realised it's my menses...l've been worried alot..be blessed and continue with the good work you doing ❤❤😁
@@sylviaokal4241 Aww, you're welcome. I'm glad it's sorted. Thank you so much and stay well!
Hi good night, came across your video, I need help I took the plan pill 2 week before my period was suppose to start... my period came on the 25.01.22 and has not left, it has been 11 days now.
Hi Toya, the pill can affect your period in different ways so it's possible this is one of the pill side effects and some women do experience longer bleeding than usual.
However it's important to check there are no other causes especially if the bleeding is very severe and painful. Also the effects may affect women differently depending on their medical background.
You may give it another couple of days if the bleeding is not heavy - spotting and their are no other symptoms,. And if it's still not stopped you can arrange a further chat with me online( askawayhealth.org/online-appointments/ ) - or speak with your medical provider.
Best Wishes.
Hiii had unprotect sex on 10th took the pill on 11th at 9am on 12th 10PM had my peak ovulation, on 18th had discharge brown abdominal pain lower pain, and few blood spots, what does this mean please?
Hello doc I have a question hope that I could get a feedback from them. I had unprotected sex on Feb 20 (I'm already at my fertility window when we had unprotected sex; 4 days before ovulation based on my Flo app) and I used the Yuzpe method since ECP is still not available here in our country; I took 4 doses of combined oral contraceptive pills 8 hrs after sex and took another 4 dose 12hrs after. The next week, I had withdrawal bleeding for 4days. My expected period based again on my Flo app should be last March 12 if it earlier than expected or on this day, Mar 13. I have regular periods and sometimes it could be earlier or later than expected but it is consistent on the 29 day cycle. Am I still safe? When could I expect my period? Could I take a pregnancy test if I'm 1 day late? Hope I could hear from them. Thank you.
Omg same here !
I took plan b one step on April 19th one day before the start of my fertile window, I started spotting/bleeding on April 26th one day after what was meant to be my ovulation day April 25th.
According to my period app I was meant to get my period on May 9th yet today is May 11th and I still haven’t gotten it. My breast are sore but other then that I don’t have any other symptoms that could confirm if it’s PMS or Pregnancy symptoms🤦🏽♀️.
I’m not sure if my period date might have changed or if I should just take a pregnancy test.
I took abortion pill and first day I saw some brown discharge second day it stopped what should I do I need to know what to do
Hello - what's the name of the pill you've taken?
Are you having pelvic pain and how many weeks pregnant are you? This needs a few more details which you can share - discreetly at info@askawayhealth.org. Otherwise see your medical doctor who provided the pill and should advise you on what will happen next. Best wishes.
Dr sylvia I took the emergency pill a day before my period, my period was a bit late but I starting having brown discharge on the third day of my supposed period day..is this normal or is it because of the pill..am worried.
Hi! It’s not unusual to have a brown discharge from the pill - we think that can be an effect of the hormone it contains. You are less fertile just before your period, but some women could still get pregnant depending on their cycle. So I think it’s likely the effects of the pill and an early period which should return to normal - but it’s best to do a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after you had sex. Please also consider regular contraception which helps reduce the worry.
Hi doc... I took morning after pill(levonorgestrel)on the 19th of December. I was expecting my period on the 22nd but they came on the 26th and lasted till the 31st. Then 31st I took another one. The 8 and 9th of Jan I started spotting. Then on the 10 it became a normal period. Its not day 4 and still heavy..I usually get period pains but there is no pain whatsoever and I feel the bleeding is not slowing down. Should I wait a few more days or go see gyner
Hello Ayanda, I think this is likely the side effect of the pill which you’ve taken twice in quite a close period.
It could make menstrual flow irregular or heavy as you are experiencing.
Please do a pregnancy test.
If it’s negative you can wait another few days to see if the bleeding settles down(4-5 days).
If the bleeding gets heavier or you develop severe pain at any point then please see your Gynae.
Let me know how it goes. Best wishes
@@AskAwayHealth will definitely let u know
Update...it was just the effect of the pill...all good and in Order
Thanks for letting me know. I hope you are doing ok.
how long did it take to stop? I’m on day 15
HEY Doctor i had my periods on 14th june and they lasted until on 18th june then i had sex on 20th june then i took emergency pill on 22rd june after that i had another sex on 26th and 27th june i didnt took any pill after this then on 28th june i bleed . What does it mean after all dat???
thanks
Hello Kwagala,
How heavy is the bleeding? One of the effects of the pill is to cause bleeding even when it's not time for the period. Your pill taken on 22nd may protect you from sex on 20th, but not from sex on 26th or 27th. Those two days look to be very near your ovulation time, too, which is a period when pregnancy is more likely. You could still get the Ulipristal pill today or tomorrow or get the Copper coil if that is available to you. Please keep a close eye on the bleeding and watch closely for your next period. Best Wishes.
@@AskAwayHealth thank you Doctor
@@kwagalasandy3618 You're welcome!
Please Doctor, I took post pill 30 minits after unprotected sex on the 21 of febuary and 6 days later I experienced bleeding and increase of my breast too, am still experiencing bleeding now but from the 28 of febuary it was heavy but since yesterday it's just Spotting. And I usually mendtruat on the 12 of each month, and that is the exact date I saw my menses on January 12 last month. I took a pregnancy test yesterday it came out Negative, will it be the effect of the post pill? And also, will my menses still flow on the 12 of March?
Hello Marie
Thanks for watching.
Acc to your info, you took the pill around day 9 of your cycle (assuming you had your period Feb 12th).
This was likely before ovulation so the pill is likely to work.
You can often expect two types of bleeding from the pill:
1. Some bleeding that is not related to the menses usually a few days or week after taking the pill. This may be what happened 6 days after your pill.
2. The pill can also change your next period date making it earlier or later( in some ladies it may come the usual time).
Assuming you were not pregnant before 21st February, then your period may be early or delayed.
It’s a little too early to detect pregnancy 13 days after Sex, so please repeat the pregnancy test again in another 1/2 weeks.
Experiencing bleeding does not confirm the pill worked and that you are not pregnant.
Best wishes
Hey doc.
I took p2 the following day after sex and from there my periods have delayed with a week now, I got spotting but didn't get my period later, but also I was on a 10day strong antibiotic called doxycycline after getting UTI from that sexual contact.
I'm a bit concerned doc coz my spotting didn't start immediately.
What might be the problem plzzz??
Hello Dr my girlfriend used aplan b last week on Sunday , yesterday night she saw some bleeding then it didn't come again the next day is she safe ??
Hi Moses, we'll need more details to see what's happening :
Please use this link to send your question to our email information service.
This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question.
askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/
My mens end last january 26, we had sex last january 29 around 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning then i took pill around afternoon in 29 also, but until now i did not get my period 😩😩😩😩 i took test but showing negative im waiting for another week to do the test again anybody here have the same situation please? 😩😩
Hey Jenzzy
Thanks for sharing your experience - I promise there are many others with a similar story.
I think you took the pill the right way- quickly after unprotected sex AND before ovulation - so it’s likely done the job.
But please note that the possible side effect is to delay your period which seems to be the case here, about 5 weeks late.
Do the test again in a week, and if it’s still negative then you are definitely not pregnant but it’s the effect of your pill delaying your period (as long as you have no other symptoms and not taking other medicines).
Thanks!
I had unprotected sex on the 1st. He did not pull out. I ovulated on the 2nd. I took the pill the next day. I had a period but it was MUCH lighter than my regular period. Doc. Help me out. Did i mess up? Lol. I used Levo. Also i had no side effects after taking it. 2 weeks later I have heavy breasts, light period, headaches and nausea. Please help
Hello, taking the pill earlier would have been great but I think you still took it within 72hrs ✅.
Cant tell you if the pill has worked or not (see this video -
ua-cam.com/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/v-deo.html).
But we always recommend doing a pregnancy test after taking the emergency pill - (2-3 weeks after Sex).
Best wishes and thanks for watching !
Hey babe , did you end up pregnant?
What happened?
Hello Dr we really appreciate you and taking care of us indeed ,,but Dr I had my periods on 4th and stopped on 7th thismonth but I had unprotected sex on 9th and I immediately took the porstinor 2 pills after like 5hour i ,,,then again on 16th I had a v bleeding again for two consecutive days,,, Dr m really scared abt getting pregnant ,, please dear enlight more abt this ,,,,,,my cycle is of 21days
How did it go janny
Hi ma'am thank you so much for this informative video. However I have a question, I ended my period 24th of December last year. On the same day, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on that day, meanwhile we practiced the withdrawal method but to be 100% sure to avoid an unwanted pregnancy I took a postpill immediately by 6 o'clock in evening, by midnight I started experiencing diarrhea. At that time I didn't know that it was one of the side effect of taking the pill. Six days later I started spotting till December 30th. My period time hasn't come yet, but I'm scared and anxious that I might get pregnant. My question is, since I had diarrhea awhile after I took the postpill does it mean that there's a higher chance of me getting pregnant?
Hi Chidimma
Thanks for your question.
It seems the risk of pregnancy from the 24th Dec is low especially as this was outside the fertile window AND you took the pill soon after.
The diarrhoea may be unrelated but the pill may cause a side effect in your stomach and bowels.
If you did not vomit, this should not affect your pill or how it works.
Please don’t be anxious but do keep an eye out for your period. If it’s more than 7 days past the due date then you should do a pregnancy test.
Best Wishes
Hi, Chidinma, did your period eventually come ?
mom pĺz pĺz help me i took the pill the same day I did unprotected sex and after 4 days i just saw the period just for few mins and it stop yesterday i saw blood just for few mins too so now i don't know its just bcz off the pill orr it's sign of pregnant pĺz help mom
Hi doc! I had regular period from 5 feb to 8 feb. I had unprotected sex on 12 feb and taken contraception pill on 13 . On 18 feb i got period but the bleeding is very less than my normal period. After that i missed my period . Today is 27 march and i didn't got my period. I am very tensed. Please guide me.
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out, You can use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question.
askawayhealth.org/email-service/
For one week now, I have been having bleeding that smells so bad after taking post pill, pls what could be the cause?
Hi Ogechi, thanks for asking.
This is not a common side effect of the Post pill.
I’d like to ask a few more questions - can you send us an email on info@askawayhealth.org so we can chat discreetly?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
how long did it take to stop? I’m on day 15
Hi so I took plan b …..and I think I got my period but it’s pink …I’m very worried …
Im also having very bad cramping and today is the first day I got it so idk if that’s the reason why
Update from the next day : it’s red :)
Hey Cynthia, keep an eye on how long you bleed for.
Do a pregnancy test 3 weeks from when you took the pill or had sex.
Best Wishes
Hi Doc, I had unprotected sex on the 13th of this month (Jan) and the very next day I took the emergency contraption pill. My Ovulation period started on the 19th and on the 23rd I am bleeding very lightly going on the 6th day now, should I be concerned, or is that one of the side effects of the pill?
Hi Aeriel
The pill is likely to make you ovulate later in your cycle, and can also cause the bleeding you are having/or an early period. So I think this is the case and not pregnancy.
Since your next period may not come as scheduled, please do a pregnancy test if its later than you expect by 1 week - or 3 weeks after having sex.
Best Wishes.
Hello Doctor I took Postinor 2 Jan 24 th a few hours after having sex, My period came on time In February , then a day late in March but when my period ended in march It started back 10 days after for 5 days with a light to moderate flow . IT then started back 6 days after it left me IN march .. IT started on April 3rd and its some how a moderate to semi heavy flow (as of now April 6th) . Please tell me what to do...is this common??? I normally experience normal periods but now it is all over the place .. Something to note I had covid after my period ended In February .I was really stressed out as well Please Help
I took emergency pill a week ago and now i have period which is too heavy its been almost 3 days will it go by itself Or how long it might stay ??
Note : I have pcos and i usually have irregular periods .
Hello Rose, sometimes it depends on whether you took the pill before or after ovulation.
The length is also not something we can predict being different in women and having PCOS may affect this too.
I advise you watch this bleed for another few days unless it’s getting heavier or painful in which case you should see your doctor.
Thanks
Thanks for ur reply i consult one of my local gyneocologist and she has advised me:- as i am having withdrawl bleeding to see for few more days else to take Gaine 35 an OCP for a month. is it wise enough to take ? Please reply i am kinda worried cannot even go to work due to heavy period
Xoxo
hey doc. i took a plan b on Tuesday the 14tg after unprotected sex on the 13th and had unprotected sex again wednesday to sunday. I ovulated saturday… two days after ovulating i’m bleeding and it stopped today. would you say i still could be pregnant? or would i be safe for this cycle?
please help! there’s no pain associated with the bleeding & i confirmed ovulation on saturday as well
Hi Doctor, I have a question, I had an accident where the condom broke and I took a plan b 30 minutes later because I was scared. 6 days later I have been bleeding and the color is reddish dark brown and it’s a light flow plus I have bad cramps . Also my period is supposed to come 2 weeks later.Does this mean the pill worked or pregnancy implantation. I’m very worried please
This is also happening to me, I took the plan b after 12 hours and 5 days later I started to bleed and it was a little bit heavy. I’ve been bleeding for the past 3 days . And I had just finished my period 2 weeks ago . So I don’t know if it’s implantation bleeding or my actual period
Hi Arnelle, thanks for writing in.
I’m sorry you are feeling distressed 😢about this and lots of women also go through something similar - when it’s difficult to tell whether it’s implantation bleeding, your period or a pill side effect.
In some ladies, all three can appear quite similar - though IB is lighter and lasts for shorter than a period usually.
The earliest implantation bleeding can happen is 7-14 days after fertilisation which can be a few hours/days following Sex.
But the pill can also cause bleeding side effects a few days after you take it which could resemble the implantation bleed.
And lastly, the pill can change the date of your period making it arrive a bit earlier or later.
So unfortunately there is really no way to know if the pill worked or not till you do a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after Sex.
I know this means waiting but the other assurance you can have that your pill likely worked are:
1. That you took them BEFORE the day of your ovulation
2. That you took them as soon as possible after Sex
I hope this helps relieve you a little.
Cheers
Hey Judy,
Thanks for sharing your experience
Yes this is a common dilemma - but it can be difficult to tell the difference between implantation, your pill side effect or period.
I thought your bleed was slightly early to be from implantation and could be a pill side effect.
The pill is most likely to work if taken BEFORE ovulation so if you did so, your chances it worked are higher.
The pill could make you bleed for a few days then stop; and you still get a period a bit later.
At the end of the day, you can only wait to do the pregnancy test 2-3 w after Sex to confirm.
The type of bleeding or length etc is no indication of whether the pill worked or not.
I hope this helps
Cheers
Hello doctor, I wanted to give you a update I have taken multiple pregnancy tests and it has all been negative however three weeks later after taking the pill I have really bad cramps especially on my left side and I have had brown discharge as well. Is this a side effect of the pill please
Hi Arnelle, this is not a usual pill side effect. With the pain/cramps and discharge I’d recommend you see a doctor as you may need swab tests to confirm there’s no infection or other cause.
Best wishes.
Hi doctor! I had unprotected sex on the day of ovulation(which I didn’t know since I didn’t check my calendar)after the sex I bled for 2 days(not too heavy) but 30 minutes after the sex I took in the Lydia postpill and I have been having abdominal pains since then..
Can I still get pregnant after taking the pill and is it normal to bleed after sex or it something to worry about..
Thank you!
Hi, bleeding after Sex is not normal - please see this video - ua-cam.com/video/DArSTXILEZY/v-deo.html.
The postpill is less likely to work after ovulation - but it may prevent a fertilised egg from implanting to a small degree.
Please do a pregnancy test in the next 2-3 weeks, and talk to your doctor about bleeding after sex.
Cheers
My period started on April 25 and I had sex on may 1st overnight in the morning took the pill and my period still hasn't came I've taken two test one last week one before last I still haven't gotten it is this normal or could I be pregnant
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question.
askawayhealth.org/email-service/
After my Plan B I’ve been bleeding now for 12 days and the bleeding seems to me be getting heavier any suggestions ?
Yes, if the bleeding is getting heavier do see a doctor to check you over. Heavy bleeding does not commonly happen after plan B. Thanks
I also have bleeding for 9 days but not heavy is that okay after taking plan b?
Suppose I took postinor 2 on the 4th day, is it still effective?
It’s less effective than if you’d taken it on day 1( or day 2 /day3) after Sex.
It’s (percentage) effectiveness reduces every day you delay taking it after Sex.
Lowest is on day 3 (72hrs). We do not recommend Postinor after that. The copper coil can be used up to day 4 and day 5 after Sex; or the other pill called Ella.
@@AskAwayHealth so there is a strong possibility I’m pregnant
Unfortunately no one can tell you the possibility of being pregnant - just the likelihood of the pill doing it’s job based on how you took or.
Doing a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after Sex will give you the earliest answer. Thanks
Music views were u pregnant?
@@thatgirl5630 no
Hey Doc,i got the plan B 2 hour after having unprotected sex ,and now 5 days after having the plan B i have bleeding and it’s wayy to early for my period,so basically i had my period twice in a month ..what does that mean?
Hello Maria, it’s most likely the bleeding is a side effect from the pill.
But you should know that taking the pill can also make your next period come early.
Here’s more info - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
Please any update??,Please did you see your period?
Please help me out!!! I was ovulating on 3/12 and i have unprotected sex on 3/14. That's mean 2 days after ovulating and i took plan b one step after unprotected sex 40 minutes. I am scared right now. Can someone explain for me. Does someone have the same situation
Update?? Did u fall pregnant?
I took Postinor 2 about two months ago and i still not have a period
Hello, If you have a negative pregnancy test, please see your health provider to take a very detailed medical history and to be sure there are no other problems. It is possible the pill can delay your periods, but not very common to this length. Best Wishes
Hello im taking breastfeeding pills for 6 months now but I'm having spotting for almost 2months now what should I do
Pls notice me
Hello Christy, thanks for writing. I don't know which breastfeeding pills you mean. It's not normal to bleed after sex so here are a couple of options - schedule a one to one chat with me here - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/ , or do book in to see your own doctor to discuss further. It's quite important to do so.
Best wishes.
Hello ma I stop using the pills but for 3 month now I didn't get my period I take a pregnancy test negative please ma what can I do to get my period back
Hi, i know this can be distressing, but there's more information i would need to discuss the situation- you can reach me here: askawayhealth.org/email-service/
I had last day of my regular period on 14th June.... I took emergency contraceptive pill on 15th June ... And I'm bleeding today on 23rd June....( 8 days) Is it okay ? I'm worried ...
Hi Vaishnavi, it’s likely the side effect of the pill. Please don’t panic. I explain more in this video ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
If it’s getting heavy or painful please do speak to your doctor Best wishes!
I had the same thing, my period ended on 4 and I took the pill and on the 9th I bled out of nowhere.
@@dayanrivera5115 same when did it stopped?
I took two pills in one months m and only spotted a week earlier before my periods
Should I be worried?
Hi Leboo, if you took the pills correctly - within 72 hrs after Sex and before ovulation, it should work. The spotting doesn’t always happen and does not indicate if the pill worked or not. Please watch this video to learn more about the pill’s bleeding effects - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
Best wishes and thanks for watching!
Can u still become pregnant whiles u have withdraw bleeding from stopping the pill and had unprotected sex
I’m bleeding for 10 days now and my period is normally 5 days. Is something wrong?
Hi Renay, it's an unusual length for a period so you should have it checked out. To work out what's going on, you can see your Gp or Gynae. Thank you for watching.
how long did it take to stop? I’m on day 15
@@bagchasuhhhh7279 how did it stopped? Please helppp🙏🙏🙏
Hello madam i take postinor 2, 1st tablet after 10 hrs of intercourse and take second tablets 24 hrs after the 1st dose it will work or not??please reply me 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hello, you can get the best result following the instructions - the first tablet is best as soon as possible after sex. The second tablet should be 12 hours after the first. So it may work, but the chance is less because of the delay in taking the 2nd tablet. Please watch for the period coming late or early and do a pregnancy test after 3 weeks.
Hi.... I had an emergency contraceptive pill immediately after having unprotected sex.... A week later now I'm having brownish bleeding... Is it normal?
Were you pregnant
Hi Doc! I had a normal period from August 4-7th. I had unprotected sex on August 11th and didn’t take the plan b pill until August 12th at noon. I didnt bleed in between time but when my cycle did come which was on Sept 1st, I spotted with dark blood for 2 days only on and off. I have taken a pregnancy test which is negative. Is this normal? My periods are ALWAYS regular.
Hi, you can use this link to get further answers outside the videos, - we will also be able to understand your medical background better - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/
Update
My period was on 24 th of September and ended on 27 th September. Had unprotected sex on 28,29,30...by taking pill on 29 th September... But by now on October 6 there was an dark brown, red colour spotting... Till no ie, on October 30 i hadn't had bleeding... Is that iam pregnant
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out. I'm happy to help, but as this is a personal enquiry and a discreet reply needed, please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question.
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Hello doc i might have pre ejaculated inside my girlfriend (on 29 jan) and she took the emergency contraceptive pill around 23 hours after the pre ejaculation. her periods started on 5 jan and are till 5 feb( 1 or 2 day up or down) can u tell me when will the withdrawal bleeding and periods might come. Will they be together or separate or no periods.
edited - she just had bleeding and it was normal one so what does that mean ?? plz help doctor
Hello Akash thanks for your Q.
Many women have their next periods a little early or late after taking the pill.
Also after the pill some women May have a few bleeding/spotting days that is different to the period.
It looks as if your partners period may have come early - since it was due on the 5th Feb.
She can just monitor the length of the bleeding/how heavy it is which will indicate if it’s the period or the other type (pill effect).
Best wishes
@@AskAwayHealth ma'am plz help my partner had bleeding then after exactly 24 hr she had bleeding. No bleeding in the middle what does that mean. Is it withdrawal bleeding or periods?
Hi, Like I said, likely her periods.
Cheers
@@AskAwayHealth thank you soo much ma'am
@@AskAwayHealth hello maam there is a change i want to make. the bleeding that happened to her for the first time was while peeing and that too few drops or some more. the second time she inserted her finger to see whether there was blood. so this is not her periods right. ma'am can you plz tell me when expect her periods. after the second time there is no bleeding or blood. Plz help ma'am I am worried a lot
Help me madam,i had sex once amd and takes pills for one week continously,my period is crazyyyyy
Hello ma. I had my period 17 last month. Took post pill on 9 of August (within 12hr of intercourse) I have a regular cycle. 5 days later 14 I bleed for 2 day. Which my period should be the 17th or 18. After then I haven't had any bleeding what so ever. Help me understand the situation ma. Sould I expect another menstruation this month? today is 26 August
Pls send a reply as soon as you get this doc
Thanks - replied your email
Hlw mam i took the pill on 18jan n on 26jan i got bleeding n my next period date is feb 4 is it my period or withdrawl bleeding please help me??
Hello Jayashree, you don’t get withdrawal bleeding on the Emergency pill.
If you had Sex around 18th before taking the pill, it’s too soon for pregnancy related bleeding.
Most likely it’s a pill side effect or your period coming early which can also happen after the pill.
Take Care.
Mam is it pregnamcy related blood?
It seems too early for pregnancy related bleeding. You should do a pregnancy test 3 weeks from when you had sex.
Mam I am pregnant and still see my period monthly. Please what drugs can I take to stop the bleeding?
Please speak to your doctor to clarify why you are pregnant and having periods. Do avoid taking just any type of medicine when pregnant as it could affect the baby.
Thanks
Hello doctor i had unprotected intercourse but after few minutes we have used the condom but i have taken the pill for safe side within an hour .my periods date is on jan 8 we have done the main course on 18jan but i got my periods again on 27 jan so i am worried ,is this leads to pregnancy and how long it going to happen ,pls reply mam 🙏🙏
Hi - already replied! Thanks
No mam u didn't reply plss reply mam
Hey Doc. I took the morning after pill the day after unprotected sex and got my period a week earlier but it's a lighter flow than usual. Is it normal?
Hi Nokwanda, Thanks for checking out my video and your question 🙂. Yes, this can happen after using the MAP. To differentiate this from other causes, it's important to be sure you took the pill correctly - it's less likely to work after ovulation. If you've taken it that way (and soon after sex☑️), then this is simply a slightly earlier period and your cycle should return to normal. If you are unsure, then please do a pregnancy test around 3 weeks after sex. If you want to learn more please also watch ua-cam.com/video/snYsEa5y6-g/v-deo.html
Best wishes
Hey doc my last period was on the 4th of December 2021, I had protected sex December 19th 2021 and the condoned popped but there was no sperm but he had a little bit of pre cum I went to get a plan b the same day and when I took the plan b a week later (December 31 2021) I started bleeding my period was on the 4th of January 2022 but when I bled last month on the 31st I was bleeding for 5 days,did I get my period early or something is wrong please help
Hi Leah,
Sorry but it’s not very clear from your message :
Did you have bleeding on
Dec 4th?
Dec 31st?
Jan 4th?
Thanks
Yes I had my period on Dec 4 on the 19th I took plan b and on Dec 31 I started bleeding it didn't go off until the 5th of jan
Ok I understand - of course, a pregnancy test about now should let you know whether or not you are pregnant.
You can do a blood test if you want more reassurance.
And if you are not pregnant then it’s likely an early period you had.
But the pill can cause bleeding in between the periods which can sometimes resemble period bleeding.
Thanks!
I doubt the condom popped in me because when he was trying toya know put it back I wouldn't go because I was clinching tight😂🤭 so that's when it pop but for some reason I don't think I'm pregnant but I took it just to be safe than sorry
Is it normal to get 2 periods in a month after taking plan B twice in one month
It’s possible to have two bleeding episodes. I can’t call both times periods without knowing more about the bleeding and when you took the plan B in your cycle.
Please watch this ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html to know more.
Best wishes!
@@AskAwayHealth My cycle is about 35 days apart my last period was July 19 and i was due for my period around august 19/20 and I got it the 13 after take the morning after pill on august 4 then when i finished my period I had sex again on the 20th and took another morning after pill the 20th & my period came down after sex on the 26
Well taking the emergency pill more than once per cycle can give you irregular periods so please avoid this if you don’t want periods all over the place. Best wishes
Thanks so much for your responses I appreciate it
Doctor I had sex after my periods immediately took my postinor now after 5days am bleeding is it normal
Hi Aliya, thank you.
This can happen after taking the pill - as a bleeding side effect of the pill.
Please watch this video where I described it in detail - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
Thanks
I told the postinor2 on the 17 of February 2023 and till now I don't see my period what should I do
Hi, there’s nothing you can do but wait to see if the pill worked or not.
i took postinor 2 but no bleeding is that normal?
Hi Jada, yes it’s possible to have no bleeding changes after taking the pill. Just be sure you’ve taken it correctly and watch for the next period. If your period is delayed by 7days or more then please do a pregnancy test. This video might help explain how bleeding on the pill works - ua-cam.com/video/UurBf7X5CEk/v-deo.html
Best wishes
i took it a couple hours after sex and then 12 hours later
got my period
Hello ma’am, I used postinor 2 some hours after unprotected sex , I used the first pill and used the other pill after 18hours , I was scared so I used post pill (1 tablet) the second day because I don’t want to risk it , some days later I used post pill again , a week after, I noticed little blood on my virgina followed by cramps and back pain . I’m so worried now , am I pregnant ? My expecting date of menstration is still on the 24th of this month
Hi Eniola, thanks for your message.
There’s no way to tell if the pill worked till you get the next period. But if you know when in your cycle you took the pill (Postinor 2), we could *estimate* the chances it worked.
For example, if you took it before ovulation then it’s most likely to have worked. The earlier after Sex you take the pill, the better. This means the tablet you had days after is not likely to make much difference.
Unless you have sex again, taking extra pills will not really make a difference.
If I were to guess that you have a regular period, then your ovulation may be 9th, 10th or 11th.
So if you had sex and took the pill before these days, chances are the pill has worked - but this is JUST AN ESTIMATE.
Please watch for your period, on 24th and do a pregnancy test if it’s more than 7 days late.
The bleeding you already experienced is likely a side effect from the pill.
Best wishes.
@@AskAwayHealth yes ma’am, thanks for your reply, last month , I had my period on 24th and I used the pill on the second of this month ma’am
You’re welcome!
Hi
I had withdrawal bleeding on 19-06 after that it’s today(21-07) I didn’t got periods
Last menstrual cycle was from 07/06 to 12/06.
Please respond with solution
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out.
Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question.
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@@AskAwayHealth it is not responding anything on the link !! Please help
Doctor,my period has not stop since a month ago now
What can I take to stop it😭😭😭
Hello
Please do speak to your doctor to check your symptoms in detail and examine you. If you’d like us to have a chat, please use this link - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-appointments-virtual-online-medical-consultation/
Thanks
Hi has your period stopped now?
Hello doc. My last period got over on 11th march and I had unprotected sex the next day 12th march and took the unwanted 72 pill 24 hours later. 10 days later I can see a few red specs/clots in my urine. I'm worried if the pill did not work or something, or if this is the in between bleeding caused by the pill. Please please help me know as to what it might be. Thank you so much. Your video was very informative.
Hi Saloni thanks for watching and commenting on the video; I’m glad it was informative.
Looking at your details:
✅you had sex outside your fertility window and before ovulation
✅you took the pill very quickly after sex
This reassures me that it has a high chance of working for you.
The bleeding you got is one of the effects of the pill; it is not a period or withdrawal but simply a little bleeding caused by the hormones.
It doesn’t tell us if the pill worked or not, though.
After this your period should come by the next month if you are regular or a little earlier or later.
If you are more than 7 days late please do a PT.
Hope this helps and best wishes!
@@AskAwayHealth Thank you so much for your response. This was very helpful and reassuring! I shall wait and see, my period is usually regular. Also how long does the bleeding caused by the pill normally last in your opinion?
And is very mild cramping normal too?
You’re welcome!
As for timing and cramps - it varies from woman to woman.
For some ladies it’s a few days or week of spotting/ bleeding.
For others it may be longer.
Some may get very mild cramps and others none at all.
Any pain that is severe and lengthy - please see a doctor.
Cheers!
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I took two tablets one of postinor 2 after an hour can it cause some issues I need to know please
Hello Doris, Thank you for your message.
Do you mean that you took the second tablet earlier than recommended? It's unlikely to cause you harm - please watch this video on what to expect after taking the emergency pill - ua-cam.com/video/snYsEa5y6-g/v-deo.html. Please ensure you keep an eye on your next period and do a test if your period is delayed by 7 days from the expected day. Thanks
Is bleeding after taking p2 also a normal period ??, if so how long will it take for ovulation to happen ??
Hi Evaluna, thanks for watching! It may or may not be a period. Ok - you can expect 4 possibilities after taking P2:
1. Your period happens as normal at the usual time - no other bleeding,
2. Your period is a little early - no other bleeding
3. Your period is a little late (as long as not later than 7 days) - no other bleeding
4. You experience bleeding unrelated to the period - may be spoitting or heavier bleeding - and your period can still happen a few days or weeks after.
P2 delays ovulation only for that cycle when you took it. Whichever your case, ovulation will happen as usual 12-14 days after your last period.
Hi Doctor Sylvia. I'm a little confused with what's going on with my body, I hope you can help. I took Postinor 2 sd single dose 4th Jan. which was hours after unprotected sex and I started bleeding 10th Jan. My ovulation day is expected to be today but I'm sure the emergency contraceptive affected it. And my next period is expected to start 26th Jan. Is the bleeding normal or could it be my period. What do you think ?
Hello Jessica, thanks for your question. I think you’ve taken the pill correctly and it should work - the bleeding is likely a pill side effect.
I would expect your next period slightly later than expected - but if it’s later than 7 days, please do a pregnancy test.
Thanks!
@@AskAwayHealth Okay thank you so much for your feedback
@@AskAwayHealth Also, I should not think of this as my next period... I should expect another one ?
Yes you should have your normal period a little delayed (in some ladies a bit early).
But if the next period is 7 days later than expected, please do the pregnancy test.
@@jessicajames3465I have a similar case what was your out come. Did you had another period a week after 26th
Hi doc.I took postinor 2 and after one week I started bleeding, the bleeding took 5 days, does it mean it worked or not?
Hello, no it doesn’t. You can’t predict if it works or not. Please watch this for more details - ua-cam.com/video/3CvBdgzX_KE/v-deo.html
Thanks
Hello Dr! We had sex on October 1st. I did the yuzpe method on October 2nd at 7:00 PM. On october 3rd(which was 14 days in my cycle). I had cervical mucus discharge, it was like a raw egg consisyency. It does it mean that the emergency contraceptive pills doesnt work?
Hello ma’am, I am a little concerned not sure if you can help. I had sex on Monday the 4th and took (Take Action pill) On Tuesday the 5th following day at Night and then on Wednesday morning around 8 am I felt nauseous and vomited then a couple hours was spotting, I am suppose to start my period today Dec 9th and didn’t. I ovulate on the 15th of Dec. Should I be worried? Did I do it wrong? Please help.
Hi Esmee, you mentioned Dec 9th and 15th - do you mean January instead?
If all the dates you mentioned are January then - you did take the pill correctly.
Vomiting 2 dates after the pill will not affect it.
Most likely the pill has delayed your period and the spotting is a side effect of the pill.
You also had sex during your ‘safe’ period when there’s lower risk of pregnancy.
By delaying ovulation, pregnancy is less likely.
Please watch out for your February period - you can do a pregnancy test in 2 weeks and if your Feb period is delayed.
Hope this helps.