One day period, 2 weeks early, cramps afterwards...?

Question

Hi, this might be a little detailed just to warn ya.

I posted a question about this earlier but only received one response. I am 18 years old and sexually active with my boyfriend of 2.5 years. The condom broke during my fertile days (go figure) so I took the morning after pill. I got what I assumed was my period, 2 weeks early. It lasted for one day and it was rather light compared to what I am used to. There was no clotting, just brown blood. The second and third days, I spotted brown blood as well. Now, it 's several days later and I am having cramps. They are intermittent, and feel somewhat like menstrual cramps, but they certainly hurt. I am at college, so I am seeing the doctor here in 2 days (made an app't). Has anyone been through anything similiar after taking the morning after pill? I'm not feeling well and want some advice. Thank you in advance... please reply!

Answer 1

I've never used the morning after pill but based on my experience with birth control pills this bleeding could be breakthrough bleeding (which can act a lot like a period that can cause cramping). Because of how badly you are feeling I would recommend calling the doctor's after hours line to find out if your doctor is on call this weekend to see what they want you to do til you come in to the office in a couple days.