Morning after pill bleeding
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Morning after pill bleeding
Hi, about 3 weeks ago (my normal cycle is 34 days long and this happened 5 days after my period ended) the condom slipped while I was having sex and half of it was stuck inside me while he pulled out. Since I was on top the cum spilled out onto him instead of me but to be safe I took the morning after pill 12 hours later.
I started bleeding about a week later. It started off with tissue rather than blood but it became like a normal period for about two days. It then became lighter and lighter and lasted about 6 days. I am due my period tomorrow but there seems to be no sign of it coming- instead I’m getting fertile cervical mucus/thick creamy lotiony mucus (which I guess was what I usually get before my period). My cervix is also high but open and soft? Can I assume that bleeding described above was my period? I’m going on holiday soon and would really like to avoid having my period then, thank you
I started bleeding about a week later. It started off with tissue rather than blood but it became like a normal period for about two days. It then became lighter and lighter and lasted about 6 days. I am due my period tomorrow but there seems to be no sign of it coming- instead I’m getting fertile cervical mucus/thick creamy lotiony mucus (which I guess was what I usually get before my period). My cervix is also high but open and soft? Can I assume that bleeding described above was my period? I’m going on holiday soon and would really like to avoid having my period then, thank you
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Re: Morning after pill bleeding
Hi there ghostwriter, and welcome to Scarleteen.
It's pretty common for people to experience some irregular bleeding after taking emergency contraception; it can make your cycle irregular and potentially cause non-period bleeding as well. Sadly, because of how common this irregularity is, we can't know for sure if what you experienced was your period or not! It'll probably be a good idea to have menstrual supplies on hand for your holiday, just in case.
It's pretty common for people to experience some irregular bleeding after taking emergency contraception; it can make your cycle irregular and potentially cause non-period bleeding as well. Sadly, because of how common this irregularity is, we can't know for sure if what you experienced was your period or not! It'll probably be a good idea to have menstrual supplies on hand for your holiday, just in case.
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Re: Morning after pill bleeding
Hey there! Thanks for the prompt reply. My friend, who has had a similar experience, has just told me to taken a pregnancy test because I am a day late. Is this necessary even though I’ve bled? I feel as though that was my period as I am having ovulatory mucus (egg white stretchy mucus). Thanks! I am going on holiday day after tomorrow and would just like a peace of mind.
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Re: Morning after pill bleeding
Because it's not always possible to tell what's emergency-contraception-related bleeding and what's a period, taking a pregnancy test might be a good idea, if for no other reason than to help you relax a bit better on your vacation. We do often recommend that people take a test after they've had a scare & taken emergency contraception, for this exact reason.
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Re: Morning after pill bleeding
Just took a pregnancy test and it was negative! Phew what a relief. Thank you all
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Re: Morning after pill bleeding
You're welcome! I'm glad you got the result you were hoping for.
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Re: Morning after pill bleeding
Hi! Despite the pregnancy test, I still haven’t gotten my period yet. Should this be a cause of concern? I am aware that the pill may mess me up but I didn’t know it would be this severe. I think I just ovulated last week though so I think it would be safe to assume the bleeding I got was my “period”? Also would the pregnancy test I took be accurate since it would’ve been 4 weeks since the sexual act occurred?
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Re: Morning after pill bleeding
Hi ghostwriter,
As long as you took the test according to the directions about when and how to test, you can assume the results are accurate (you can read more about that here: Peeing on a Stick: All About Pregnancy Tests ). As Mo said, we can't say whether the bleeding you experienced was your period, because of the possible side effects of plan B.
As long as you took the test according to the directions about when and how to test, you can assume the results are accurate (you can read more about that here: Peeing on a Stick: All About Pregnancy Tests ). As Mo said, we can't say whether the bleeding you experienced was your period, because of the possible side effects of plan B.
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Re: Morning after pill bleeding
Thank you!
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