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I had sex with a condom on the 23rd of April. I was worried that some precm got on the outside of condom while putting it on so took morning after pill 3 days later. Took a pregnancy test when period was 6 days late. Came out negative. Period eventually came. It seemed normal. Finished period but after wards carried on getting period pains and feeling emotional. It stopped and then started again today and I feel very hormonal. Is there still a chance of pregnancy? Should I take another test?
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Thank you for coming to us with your concern.
You are not pregnant because you had a normal period.
An emergency contraceptive can cause changes in your menstrual cycle, such as causing your next period to start later than expected.
Feeling emotional and cramping might be linked to taking the pill.
Side effects, such as lower abdominal cramping, fatigue and headaches usually only last a few days.
Please contact your gynecologist or primary care physician. Either can best help you understand why you feel this way.
Regards,
May 26, 2016 - 9:02amMaryann
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Thank you for this! How can I be sure that my period was actually a period? As the side effects of the pill I took include vaginal bleeding and back ache. Also, I have heard that when you are pregnant you can bleed? How can I tell the difference?
May 26, 2016 - 9:41amMany thanks
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Hi Anonymous,
You do not have a period during pregnancy. Some women may have spotting. Vaginal bleeding that resembles a menstrual period indicates a loss of the pregnancy or miscarriage.
You said it was your period. Regardless, vaginal bleeding after taking the pill means you are not pregnant.
If the bleeding started when your period was due and lasted as long as your period normally does, it was your period.
If the bleeding started before your period was due and didn't last as long, it was probably the result of taking the pill.
Regards,
May 26, 2016 - 9:52amMaryann
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