Medical Questions > Womens Health > Birth Control Forum

withdrawal bleeding after the emergency contraception?

Must Read
Reasons for birth control
Birth control is helpful in preventing pregnancy. Need to know more about birth control? Start here to learn more about popular methods of birth control....
Read more >>
Birth control options
You have many birth control options. Each works differently. What are the choices and what should you consider in order to help you make your decision? ...
Read more >>
Birth Control Risks
Each method of birth control comes with risks to your health. What are the general problems you could encounter?...
Read more >>
Womens Health
bleeding a withdrawal effect after althe...
Period or withdrawal bleeding ?
Withdrawal symptoms of the depo shot
Birth Control
Withdrawal and ECP - Effective?
Placebo pills and withdrawal bleeding
The effectiveness of the withdrawal meth...
Related Topics
Gabapentin withdrawal time
Citalopram discontinuation or withdrawal
Is This Buspar Withdrawal or virus?
User Profile
May 11th, 2011
I had unprotected sex on Saturday night while on Birth Control. I missed my pill that night but took it when I remembered in the morning. I also took Lutera as emergency contraception on Wednesday as a precaution. I am due to start my withdrawal bleeding on Saturday from my Birth Control but will that not happen because of the emergency contraception?


Did you find this post helpful?
|
User Profile
replied May 13th, 2011
Birth Control Answer A22914
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
Your normal periods might get delayed due to the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP). You should expect withdrawal bleeding within 5-7 days of taking the ECP. If you are regular with taking your regular birth control, you will continue to have the protection against pregnancy. Avoid repeated use of emergency contraceptives. Be regular in taking your birth control pills at a scheduled time everyday (keep a reminder set if needed).
Take care.



|
Did you find this post helpful?
User Profile
DoctorQuestion
replied May 13th, 2011
So, missing one pill doesn't put me at high chance of risk for pregnancy. I know I took ECP late, but I am feeling a lot of negative symptoms from the ECP which seem to be similar to pregnancy although it is apparently too early to know. Will I have a withdrawal bleed if I start my next birth control pack without bleeding before I begin my next set of pills? I am concerned as to whether I should begin my pills sunday or wait until my withdrawal bleed starts?
|
Did you find this post helpful?
Comments (1)
This question has been answered by the doctor. This topic is now open for public discussion, however no comments below this point will be answered by a doctor.
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
Ask a doctor

Featured Experts
Madhumita Paul
Dr. Madhumita Avinash Paul
General Medicine, Women's Health
Bhupinder HirA
Bhupinder HirA
General Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, ...
eHealthPedia Articles
Birth control options
Reasons for birth control
Birth Control Risks
DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" questions are answered by certified physicians and other medical professionals. For more information about experts participating in the "Ask a Doctor" Network, please visit our medical experts page. You may also visit our Birth Control , for moderated patient to patient support and information.

The information provided on eHealth Forum is designed to improve, not replace, the relationship between a patient and his/her own physician. Personal consultation(s) with a qualified medical professional is the proper means for diagnosing any medical condition.