Hi kfir1288,
Thank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER. What you describe is not uncommon--breakthrough bleeding is a known effect of taking emergency contraception. Is this the first time you're taking birth control pills? I think that's what you read meant--for first time users. As long as you are on your birth control pills and taking it regularly, you should be ok no matter what time of the month. The condom was back-up birth control, so failure should not have been such a concern. As long as you're not a first time birth control user, I'm not sure why you felt the need to take emergency contraception also. It's always a good idea to use a backup method like you do (withdrawal, condoms, spermicide), to avoid unwanted pregnancy. If I'm missing something, let me know.
For more information, please review these articles: Help! The Condom Broke During Sex: How to Prevent "Wardrobe Malfunctions", and Emergency Contraception Update, 2010
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Hi kfir1288,
December 14, 2010 - 8:10amThank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER. What you describe is not uncommon--breakthrough bleeding is a known effect of taking emergency contraception. Is this the first time you're taking birth control pills? I think that's what you read meant--for first time users. As long as you are on your birth control pills and taking it regularly, you should be ok no matter what time of the month. The condom was back-up birth control, so failure should not have been such a concern. As long as you're not a first time birth control user, I'm not sure why you felt the need to take emergency contraception also. It's always a good idea to use a backup method like you do (withdrawal, condoms, spermicide), to avoid unwanted pregnancy. If I'm missing something, let me know.
For more information, please review these articles: Help! The Condom Broke During Sex: How to Prevent "Wardrobe Malfunctions", and Emergency Contraception Update, 2010
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