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Is it normal to experience vaginal bleeding two weeks after taking emergency contraception (Unwanted 72), and does this early bleeding require medical evaluation?

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Is it normal to experience vaginal bleeding two weeks after taking emergency contraception (Unwanted 72), and does this early bleeding require medical evaluation?

Asked by Female, 26 · 14 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

14 days ago

It is very common and normal to experience unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting a week or two after taking emergency contraception like Unwanted 72 (levonorgestrel). This happens because the hormone dose temporarily alters your menstrual cycle. In most cases, this early bleeding is expected and does not require medical evaluation. However, if the bleeding is exceptionally heavy (soaking through pads quickly), accompanied by severe lower abdominal pain, or if your next period is delayed by more than a week, please take a pregnancy test and consult a doctor. Please rest assured that what you are experiencing is a very typical response to this medication.

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