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Spotting 9 days.
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.
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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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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.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
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
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
This is the side effects of pill called withdrawal bleeding.
You can take medicine to stop the bleeding.
Consult for prescription please.
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