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What is the normal time frame of bleeding after taking Next Choice? I can't find anything quite like my situation. I didn't start bleeding until 2 weeks to the day after having sex and 1 week 6 days after taking the pills. Tommorow it will have been 2 weeks straight that I have been bleeding and it's been pretty steady. It was heavy at first and then light/normal since. I wouldn't consider it to be spotting as I do have to wear a pad or tampon and it's been regular.. I took the pill 3 days after last months period ended. I don't know if that has something to do with this. I'm trying to decide if I need to see a doctor. I called the NextChoice phone number but it cut me off before I got to talk to a real person.
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Thank you for the response. Interestingly right when i decide to make an appointment it stopped. If it starts again im going straight to the health dept near my work. Until reading your post i didnt consider anemia. I used to be anemic and with other things recently it is very likely that anemia prolongede the bleeding in turn making the anemia worse. Im giving my pcm a call later to see if she agrees and if a multi vitamin will be sufficient for now sinceand the bleeding seems to havethe stopped. Thank you for the help!
December 29, 2011 - 7:37amThis Comment
You need to see your gynecologist right away. If you don't have a gynecologist, make an appointment with your primary care physician, right away.
I am not an expert on emergency contraceptives. All the websites say is that changes in menstrual periods, earlier or later/ lighter or heavier can be expected.
The bleeding that you have been having sounds like more than the expected side effect. Anemia secondary to prolonged bleeding or blood loss is a real concern.
This is definitley a matter that needs the attention of a physician.
Maryann
December 28, 2011 - 6:11pmThis Comment