What steps should be taken if withdrawal bleeding has not occurred six days after completing a seven-day course of Primolut N and subsequently taking an emergency contraceptive pill? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What steps should be taken if withdrawal bleeding has not occurred six days after completing a seven-day course of Primolut N and subsequently taking an emergency contraceptive pill?

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What steps should be taken if withdrawal bleeding has not occurred six days after completing a seven-day course of Primolut N and subsequently taking an emergency contraceptive pill?

Asked by Female, 28 · 12 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

12 days ago

It is very common for your cycle to be temporarily disrupted after these medications. Norethisterone (Primolut N) typically causes withdrawal bleeding within a few days, but taking an emergency contraceptive pill introduces a high dose of hormones that can further delay this. Since it has been six days, your first step should be to take a home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. If the test is negative, please give your body another week to adjust. If your bleeding still has not started by then, or if you experience any severe pain, it is best to consult your doctor for a gentle evaluation.

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What steps should be taken if withdrawal bleeding has not occurred six days after completing a seven-day course of Primolut N and subsequently taking an emergency contraceptive pill?

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