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Is it normal to experience 10 days of light, continuous spotting instead of a regular period after taking emergency contraception, and when should a 25-year-old consult a doctor for this symptom?

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Is it normal to experience 10 days of light, continuous spotting instead of a regular period after taking emergency contraception, and when should a 25-year-old consult a doctor for this symptom?

Asked by Female, 25 · 13 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

13 days ago

It is very common to experience changes in your menstrual cycle, including light, continuous spotting, after taking hormonal emergency contraception. This is a normal reaction to the temporary hormone surge. However, because ten days of spotting is on the longer side, I recommend taking a home pregnancy test in a week to be safe, as emergency contraception is not 100% effective. You should consult a doctor if you experience severe abdominal pain, heavy bleeding, or if the spotting continues for more than two weeks.

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Is it normal to experience 10 days of light, continuous spotting instead of a regular period after taking emergency contraception, and when should a 25-year-old consult a doctor for this symptom?

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