Some female friends nowadays forget to take contraceptive measures during sexual intercourse, so they choose emergency contraception afterwards because they don't want to get pregnant. The common method of emergency contraception is to drink medication. Many female friends may experience bleeding after taking medication. So, what is the reason for withdrawal bleeding after emergency contraception? Let's learn about it together!
What's wrong with withdrawal bleeding after emergency contraception
Retreat bleeding, also known as menstrual replacement, is a vaginal bleeding phenomenon similar to menstruation. The reason why it is called menstrual replacement is because the bleeding date is controlled by medication rather than the normal menstrual date. If a woman experiences withdrawal bleeding due to taking emergency contraceptive pills, the duration of withdrawal bleeding is usually within one week after taking the medication, and the duration is short, mostly 3-4 days, with a small number of women experiencing it around 7 days.
Because emergency contraception contains high levels of progesterone, women taking emergency contraception can cause a temporary increase and then decrease in progesterone levels in the body, resulting in feedback bleeding of the endometrium, which is a normal drug response.
How to determine whether it is menstrual bleeding or withdrawal bleeding
1. Check the amount of bleeding
If the amount of bleeding exceeds one-third of the usual menstrual flow, it can be considered as menstruation, indicating successful contraception. If the amount of bleeding is less than one-third of the usual menstrual flow, it is called withdrawal bleeding.
1. Check the amount of bleeding
If the amount of bleeding exceeds one-third of the usual menstrual flow, it can be considered as menstruation, indicating successful contraception. If the amount of bleeding is less than one-third of the usual menstrual flow, it is called withdrawal bleeding.
What is the cause of withdrawal bleeding after emergency contraception? After sexual intercourse, female friends often choose to take emergency contraceptive pills, which can lead to withdrawal bleeding. This is a normal reaction to medication, so it will disappear in a few days. If there is prolonged bleeding, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.
