Spotting 9 days.

2026-09-09 03:21:48
Had ipill on 24th Aug, spotting started 1st Sept and hasn't stopped till date. Has been 9 days now. It is dark brown spotting. I have had irregular period issue in the past as well but so far past a year it is working fine. Is it normal ? When will it stop?
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It's ok. Dnt worry.

Answered2026-09-09 08:31:58

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Yes, prolonged brown spotting is a common side effect of the high hormone dose in emergency contraception (i-pill), but it should be closely monitored. Why it happens: The pill triggers hormonal withdrawal bleeding, which often starts about a week after taking it. Dark brown blood simply indicates older, slower-shedding uterine lining. When it stops: Spotting typically resolves on its own within several days to two weeks,
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Answered2026-09-09 07:27:02

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Spotting like this after taking Ipill is common and usually just reflects the hormone shift, not a problem. It tends to settle on its own within a week or two.
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If it turns into heavy bleeding, pain, or your next period doesn't come on time, please take a home pregnancy test and see a gynaecologist.
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Since your periods have been irregular before, keep track of when your next period actually arrives.

Answered2026-09-09 04:20:52

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It’s a side-effect of the pill
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Answered2026-09-09 15:57:36

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It is unpredictable when the bleeding will stop Emergency pills are known to cause a regular vaginal bleeding which is called withdrawal bleeding Keep it mind the fact that  side effects of emergency pills can last  upto a month

Answered2026-09-09 05:29:31

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Answered2026-09-09 05:13:50

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This is the side effects of pill called withdrawal bleeding. You can take medicine to stop the bleeding. Consult for prescription please.

Answered2026-09-09 04:25:24

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