YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2001: Re: Emergency Contraception

Re: Emergency Contraception

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 May 2001 14:38:14 -0500 (CDT)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, : "Re: Leep"
Previous message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, : "Re: Menstrual Cycle After Sex--AH!"
In reply to: Kelli: "Emergency Contraception"

At Fri, 25 May 2001, Kelli wrote: >
>About two weeks ago, I took some emergency contraception due to a split
>condom. I felt the slightly sick after taking this , but I thought
>everything was normal.
>
>Then I had a period - with about the same flow as my normal period. Two
>weeks before it was due. This was followed by a small continuing period
>that has continued up until last night - when it became my full period.
>Now is when I should have had my period.
>
>I have checked that I am not pregnant by using a pregnancy kit. (Clear
>Blue - from the UK). It stated that it was 99% accurate as it can
>detect even small amounts of hormone. I wasn't pregnant - but I was
>wondering if anyone knew what could be causing the continuous period.

screwed up hormones >
>In addition to this - my breasts are slightly tender, and I have been
>sick once.
>
>Normally when I have a period, my breasts get tender, and I feel
>bloated. My periods are usually quite heavy.
>
>Is this normal after taking emergency contraception?

it happens

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA

author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide available in all major bookstores and on-line at amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761526986/o/qid˜6597740/sr=8-1/ref=aps_sr_b_1_1/103-7407404-7691069http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761526986/o/qid˜6597740n.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761526986/o/qid˜6597740/sr=8-1/ref=aps_sr_b_1_1/103-7407404-7691069

****Responses are for educational purposes only and do not construe a doctor-patient relationship. This does not replace a face-to-face consultation with your own doctor.****

***Private e-mails will NOT be answered***

Next message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, : "Re: Leep"
Previous message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, : "Re: Menstrual Cycle After Sex--AH!"
In reply to: Kelli: "Emergency Contraception"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the young women's forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: