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i took ecp its been two months and no period.

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i took ecp on 8.1.12nd then again on 12.1.12 tnen got preponed periods on 16.1 which were supposed to be around 21.1.12 and nw its been two months and no period till now ie 21.3.12. took test too on 7.3.12 but it came negative. i knw dis imbalance is due to high hormones. i cant see a doctor is it necessary to see doctor. is there any medicine by which my periods becum normal. or no need of medicine and i hope it will not affect my future pregnancy..before all this scenario i always had regular periods. what should i do pls tell.from last two days i am getting blood with stool this is may be because i had very spicy food..ihope it dont have any connection with previous problem. please rep and help. had little burning sensation in anus too...pls rep


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replied March 23rd, 2012
Birth Control Answer A33113
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
If you have taken emergency contraceptive within 24-48 hours of unprotected intercourse, it should help to prevent pregnancy (provided you were not sexually active after taking it). Withdrawal bleeding occurs within 5-7 days of taking the pill indicating that it has worked (which could be the cause for the early bleeding that you experienced). Since these pills contain high dosages of hormones, these affect the hormonal and period pattern causing delay in next periods. Repeated use can result in major hormonal changes and period pattern alteration. Wait and watch for your periods which could be delayed due to the emergency contraceptive use. Visit your doctor/gynecologist for further evaluation if periods do not start within 10 days or if you suspect chances of pregnancy, or if you develop any other new symptoms. If pregnancy gets ruled out, and if you are not ready for pregnancy, but intend to remain sexually active, you should consider visiting your gynecologist to get started on suitable regular birth control measures to be protected (after your periods). Be regular with birth control use as instructed. Avoid having unprotected sexual contact if you are not ready for pregnancy. Avoid repeat use of ECP.
Take care.


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