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. If you don’t get your next period within a week of its expected date, test for pregnancy, although the risk is very low. It can cause irregularity in your cycle so be aware of this. The bleeding you are having is likely proof that the ECP has worked.
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Hi, Anon.
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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. If you don’t get your next period within a week of its expected date, test for pregnancy, although the risk is very low. It can cause irregularity in your cycle so be aware of this. The bleeding you are having is likely proof that the ECP has worked.
Helena
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