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Should I worry about bleeding again two weeks after a period?

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Published At July 24, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 19-year-old female and I had unprotected sex a week ago. After which I took the tablet B pill and my last period was two weeks ago. Last night I got my periods that bad? Should I be concerned?

Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Balakrishnan R

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

How are you doing?

Emergency contraceptive pills are high doses of Progesterone hormone which are produced in the body in the second half of the period after ovulation. This pill will suddenly increase the thickness of the inner lining of the uterus, making it unfavorable for a possible pregnancy to happen. As it is a single dose, it has no strength to stand on, so it falls off and you get your period or bleeding from the increased thickness within seven to ten days. For a young lady like you ovulation occurs around the 12 to 16th day of periods. The life of an egg is 24 hours and that of sperm is 72 hours. So there is no chance of pregnancy, as an egg does not stay alive till that time, and sperm would not be alive till the next ovulation. As you took the pill, the endometrium thickness would have suddenly increased after the pill, even though the periods had removed it fully. The pill is a very effective method but this disturbs the normal hormonal balance and disturbing period cycle. So, there is nothing to worry about.

Hope I have clarified your query, do write back if any more queries. All the best.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Balakrishnan R
Dr. Balakrishnan R

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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