Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is very small. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Symptoms usually start 3-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. Some get many, or a few, or none. If you don’t get your next period within a week of its expected date a pregnancy test may be necessary. It can cause your period(s) to be early or late, have a lighter or heavier flow, so be aware of this.
Since you have stopped your birth control, contact your doctor for further instructions.
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Hi, vonvm23.
Thank you for your post.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is very small. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Symptoms usually start 3-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. Some get many, or a few, or none. If you don’t get your next period within a week of its expected date a pregnancy test may be necessary. It can cause your period(s) to be early or late, have a lighter or heavier flow, so be aware of this.
Since you have stopped your birth control, contact your doctor for further instructions.
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Helena
February 25, 2017 - 8:16amThis Comment
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