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Does 3 days of withdrawal bleeding/menstruation mean she's not pregnant?

By December 23, 2011 - 9:25pm
 
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We had sex 2 - 3 weeks after her last menstruation and she had them irregularly. She took Nordette as ECP 18 hours after. 6 days after the dose, she bled heavily lasting for 3 days. She also had abdominal pains then and she said it was just like her period. I'm not sure exactly if it is her period or just the withdrawal bleeding.

Was that a sign that she's not pregnant?

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Guide (reply to KeiaClifford)

Hello KeiaClifford,

Yes, the withdrawal bleeding confirms the pill worked and you did not become pregnant.

Regards,
Maryann

March 30, 2017 - 9:11am
(reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

We had sex again this time with a condom on. The withdrawal bleeding happened a week ago. While we were having sex, we noticed some bleeding, was it still the withdrawal bleeding?? Thank you again!

March 31, 2017 - 3:36am
Guide (reply to KeiaClifford)

Hello KeiaClifford,

I guess it would be if you were bleeding the day before, while having sex and afterward.

Regards,
Maryann

March 31, 2017 - 8:27am
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Anonymous

Hello please help me

We had sex february 28, 1pm and the last day of my period was february 25, he pre-cummed inside me (we are sure because he ejaculated 5 minutes later) and we became paranoid. He said he masturbated before the sex around 5 am. Paranoid, we searched and found Nordette, I took the first dose(4x) March 1, 4pm and second dose (4x) 4am of the next day. My period is regular ever since I had it and I had heavy bleeding for 3-4 days starting March 7, it was heavier than usual.

What are the chances of me getting pregnant?

March 26, 2017 - 10:44am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

If I understand you correctly, you have had a regular period since then.

The heavier bleeding was most likely caused by taking Nordette.

The bleeding was proof the pill worked and you did not become pregnant.

Regards,
Maryann

March 28, 2017 - 8:39am
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Anonymous

i had a menstration in march 9 last in 3 days but its delayed about 4 days . My menstration should at march 4 . Now im starting to feel backpain and headaches. And my nipples become darker . And this morning i had experience vomiting , contipated and feeling dizzy am i pregnant?

March 17, 2017 - 9:51pm
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

Have you had unprotected sex since your last period? Do your periods come regularly?

If there is a chance that you could be pregnant, you need to test.

You can take an early response test tomorrow morning or wait until one week has passed. If no period, then test. For the most accurate result, test in the morning. Use the urine when you wake up and use the bathroom.

Regards,
Maryann

March 20, 2017 - 9:25am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

hi i need help :( my bf and i had unprotected sex last may 15,16 and 25. (withdrawal method im not on bc) i took nordette as ecp on the night of may 25 but unfortunately i was not able to take the second dose the next day. i had cramps and bleeding on june 2 until june 4. it was bright red and it was light at first then got heavier. it has clots no bigger than a quarter. could it be withdrawal bleeding, miscarriage or implantation bleeding? i soaked 3 pads in those 4 days.. tested for pregnancy twice on june 8 and 9 both was negative. could i still be pregnant?

June 10, 2017 - 3:21am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

hi i need help :( my bf and i had unprotected sex last may 15,16 and 25. (withdrawal method im not on bc) i took nordette as ecp on the night of may 25 but unfortunately i was not able to take the second dose the next day. i had cramps and bleeding on june 2 until june 4. it was bright red and it was light at first then got heavier. it has clots no bigger than a quarter. could it be withdrawal bleeding, miscarriage or implantation bleeding? i soaked 3 pads in those 4 days.. tested for pregnancy twice on june 8 and 9 both was negative. could i still be pregnant?

June 10, 2017 - 2:43am
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Anonymous

hello. last week i hadn't i had unprotected sex. he did not ejaculate in me. i took the emergency pill after 22 hours. i got my period 4 days later. does this mean i am not pregnant?

March 15, 2017 - 12:33am
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