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I recently had unprotected sex with my boyfriend however it was for a short time and he did not finish because we didnt think that would be a good idea(Im still aware of pre ejaculation).

About an hour or so after, I took the ecp but completely forgot to take the second dose 12 hours later and remembered after the 72 hours was over.

Its now about 5 or 6 days after taking the pills and I just got my period or so I thought. The fluids are the same color but its not as heavy as it usually is so Im wondering if this could be spotting? Im also having many of the symptoms such as cramping, bloating, mood swings, etc.

Basically Im wondering if this is a sign of pregnancy(could be implantation bleeding)? Or if these are side effects of the ECP even though I only took one dose.

          

          

 

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August 9 2006 at 11:56 AM (16 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
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After taking emergency contraception, a woman's next menstrual cycle may start earlier or later than expected and the menstrual flow may be lighter or heavier than usual. Still, most women will start their next period within 7 days of the expected date. If a woman's menstrual bleeding does not start within 3 weeks after taking emergency contraception, she might be pregnant and should call or visit her health care provider. So , looks like you have side effect of ECP.

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August 9 2006 at 12:01 PM (5 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: Is it still going to be effective if I only took one dose of it? and could this be why I have an early period? My last cycle was less than 15 days ago so IM wondering if I could be pregnant
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August 9 2006 at 12:15 PM (13 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
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Probably still will be effective.

Early period is the side effect of ECP . It can happen even you take both pills.

If you have any doubt you need to take a pregnancy test.

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August 9 2006 at 12:20 PM (5 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
Reply to V. Yetimyan   M.D.'s Post: Thanks so much!
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