Bleeding after taking Next Choice

If your really that worried about a pregnancy, maybe it's time to either stop having sex or to get on a reliable form of birth control. Because of the high chance of irregular cycles after taking a morning after pill you may or may not get your period on schedule. If you don't, take a test, and yes, if your old enough for sex, your old enough to buy a pregnancy test. It's part of life. Don't be scared.

Hi, its me again. haven't gotten my period yet. but my nipples are a little sore? the right nipple is a little sore? what does that mean? is it just a side effect from the pill?

Thank you christine :) I will remain calm and celebrate thanksgiving. I will wait for next week. I'll pray hard! Hehe I will let you guys know.

Remember, taking the emergency contraception can alter your cycle. It may not show up when you expect it to, so try and remain calm. As you recall from the article, the following are known side effects of taking emergency contraception:
- period that is longer in duration
- period that begins a week early (didn't happen for you, obviously)
- period that begins a week late (we know...bad timing for a late period)!!!
- breakthrough bleeding (bleeding or spotting that occurs in-between period)
If you don't get it by next week, you can take a home pregnancy test to verify. Try and enjoy a few days off this weekend (assuming you're celebrating Thanksgiving).
-Christine

Hi, its me. my period hasnt arrived yet. well its the 23rd now.. but yea.. still waiting. i hope it comes. I swear i am not putting my self in this situation again.. *sigh* the wait is killing me.

Hi Anon,
I know you're concerned. But again, you did everything you were supposed to (despite the whole "unprotected sex" thing). Relax. You should be getting your period in the next week or so. Try and remember that the emergency contraception may alter your cycle, so it may not show up exactly on the 21/22. Try and remain calm. Stress can do a number on your cycle and your health.
Read back through this thread, and that article about emergency contraception, search out articles on how to protect yourself from this in the future (let me know if you need help locating some). You also may want to join a ]]>EmpowHER Groups]]> to connect with women like yourself going through what you're going through.
Good luck and let us know what happens.
Take care,
Christine

Hi its me again. Nothing, just a little scared, again! I know you said the bleeding i experienced means not pregnant, and i said i'm supposed to get my period on nov 21st/22nd. i dont know if it will come on that day.. what if it doesnt? does that mean i'm pregnant? (i know i know you guys said the bleeding means not pregnant) but, im just scared and worried. i also am scared on getting a pregnancy test. i'm not pregnant right? :( sorry just worried. just need someone to tell me all the time that i'm not pregnant.

Thank you all so much! this is such an helpful site! i will definitely come back to this site and read more.

Hi Anonymous,

Yes, that is correct. As Christine said, bleeding means not pregnant.

Good Luck!
Missie