Why am I bleeding a week after taking emergency contraceptives?

Bleeding after taking emergency contraceptives for a week is a normal physiological reaction, which is a manifestation of physiological withdrawal bleeding. Generally, taking emergency contraceptives before ovulation will not cause bleeding, but it is prone to withdrawal bleeding after ovulation. If bleeding continues for more than three days, anti-inflammatory drugs need to be taken to prevent symptoms such as anemia. Why does bleeding occur after taking emergency contraceptives for a week? Usually, after taking the medication, the withdrawal of growth hormones can cause the endometrium to shed, resulting in withdrawal bleeding, which generally occurs around 3 to 7 days after taking the medication. Therefore, if bleeding occurs after taking emergency contraceptives for a week, it is considered a withdrawal bleeding reaction caused by the emergency contraceptives, which is a normal pharmacological reaction.

1. Rest more, avoid strenuous exercise, do not eat spicy or stimulating foods, and pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the external genitalia. If menstruation is delayed after taking emergency contraceptives, it is necessary to further check the blood HCG level to rule out pregnancy-related conditions. Because emergency contraceptives are not a panacea for contraception.

2. Prescribe anti-inflammatory and hemostatic medications, such as cephalosporin, amoxicillin, and Yunnan Baiyao, as prolonged bleeding can lead to infection and even anemia. Concurrently, contraceptives may also cause menstrual advancement or delay, so it is important to determine whether it is menstruation or an adverse reaction to contraceptives.