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I had protected sex but the condom broke inside me, so I took Nordette as an ECP (4 pills, then 4 pills again after 12 hrs) on MARCH 6. Then, I had my period on the predicted date, March 12 for around 8 days. On the 21st, we had sex again, didn't realise the condom tore and I took Nordette again within 48 hrs. I started bleeding on the 28th (day 17 of my cycle) and it lasted up to 5 days (medium to light, not like my usual period which becomes really heavy on the 2nd day). Is it withdrawal bleeding? My new period? Or an early sign of pregnancy?
I was due to have my period originally on April 9, but until now (April 19), I still haven't bled. I know ECPs have the effect of delaying a girl's period but I'm only aware of a one-week delay. Is it because I took Nordette twice in 2 weeks?
*I've been experiencing normal signs before I got my period before: Sore nipples, vaginal discharge, white tissue-like shedding seen after urination.
*I had been under stress from academics but already had sufficient time to rest and relax so I hoped it would regulate my bleeding again
I'm really scared, and I'm praying these aren't signs of early pregnancy. I wanted to ask for an opinion before I take a PT. Hopefully you can give me some reassuring news/advice :(
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Hi I started taking nordette had my normal mothly period we had un protected sex once and second month went fine and gt my period again then two weeks later Got my period again was light spotting then got heavy wen it wasnt time for it had it for abt a week and haven't gt my period again wen I should be getting it so I'm late could I be pregnant any advise please
November 6, 2017 - 4:47amThis Comment
Hello Anon
If you are taking birth control pills, your risk of pregnancy is less than 1%. Call your doctor about your symptoms.
November 7, 2017 - 3:31pmSusan
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Hi
I have been given nordette tables for regulating my hormones. Before i started with the tables i have had un protected sex twice and started with my tables. My first month i was 3days late and finally started spotting. I also had to days of of light flowing and eventually my period was finish. The second month i didnt get my period at all and i am having cramps, sesitive breast, tingling sesations and lower back aches.
Can i be pregnant?
July 20, 2017 - 8:36amThis Comment
Hello and thank you for sharing your question.
First of all, Nordette is a monthly oral contraceptive NOT an emergency contraceptive. In order for this pill to effectively prevent pregnancy it needs to be taken properly.
The directions are as follows: the first pill is taken the first day of your period. Then, the rest of the pills must be taken consecutive days no more then 24 hrs apart around the same time every day until the pack is finished. Then the next pack begins immediately the day following.
If the pill is not taken as instructed it will not effectively prevent pregnancy. Since these pills contain hormones your cycle will be disrupted because you did not take the pills properly.
You are most likely not pregnant, but you can take a pregnancy test to be sure.
Examples of emergency contraceptives you can take in the future would be: Plan B, Postinor 2, and Morning-After Pill, to name a few. Read to directions and side effects before using!
Faith
April 18, 2015 - 8:15pmThis Comment
Thank you Ms. Faith. Do you suggest I just wait also? Until my period comes and goes back to normal? << Besides taking a PT
April 18, 2015 - 11:20pmThis Comment
Yes, the best thing to do is wait till your period returns to normal. No further action is required right now.
Faith
April 19, 2015 - 11:42amThis Comment