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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding Post Intake Of Postinor?

Hi, my period ended last Friday the 12th of February I had unprotected sex that same evening I took the first postinor tablet the night after then the other one the following morning. Five days after which is now I'm experiencing vaginal bleeding. I've never had that problem so I'm concerned
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Vaginal bleeding post intake of an emergency contraceptive pill like Postinor is not a problem. The bleeding you had must be breakthrough bleeding which normally occurs within 3 weeks of intake of this pill. This is bleeding normal feature of intake of postinor pill & means that intake of postinor was succesful in preventing pregnancy. You should not be much concerned about it.
This bleeding is due to high dose of levonorgestrel in the pill, which disrupts your normal menstrual cycle & cause this type of bleeding. Don't take postinor pill too frequently. These pill can cause irregular periods & other serious side effects. Use condom or regular contraceptive pill regularly as method of contraception in future. These have less side effects & are more effective in preventing pregnancy.

Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries

Don't worry you would be fine
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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding Post Intake Of Postinor?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Vaginal bleeding post intake of an emergency contraceptive pill like Postinor is not a problem. The bleeding you had must be breakthrough bleeding which normally occurs within 3 weeks of intake of this pill. This is bleeding normal feature of intake of postinor pill & means that intake of postinor was succesful in preventing pregnancy. You should not be much concerned about it. This bleeding is due to high dose of levonorgestrel in the pill, which disrupts your normal menstrual cycle & cause this type of bleeding. Don t take postinor pill too frequently. These pill can cause irregular periods & other serious side effects. Use condom or regular contraceptive pill regularly as method of contraception in future. These have less side effects & are more effective in preventing pregnancy. Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries Don t worry you would be fine Hope this information helps