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Q: Does Emergency Contraception Cause Menstrual Irregularities?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 13th, 2006

Hi,

Last sunday i had unprotected sex, By tuesday I went to my local Health Department and was given Lo Ovral (8 pills/ 4 every 12 hours) as an ECP method. I Started my period monday, the day before I took these. I had a normal period, then today the 8 th day I began to bleed heavy like I would the first few days of my usual menstral cycle, my question is does taking ECP cause extended length in periods and heavier bleeding.? thanks

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 1st, 2006

Birth Control Answer A628

Yes, taking the Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) can cause various menstrual irregularities. That’s why it is not recommended as a habitual contraceptive method but only used as an emergency post-coital contraception.

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