It was on her 5th day on her periods but no blood, had sex then she took her morning after pills and 40hrs later we had sex again and now exactly 5days after everything she saw blood in her blankets and I’m confused now

Hello Ironside

Thank you for writing.

Why are you having unprotected sex? That's something you need to stop doing. Morning after pills (emergency contraception) can have severe side effects for some women.

Her bleeding 5 days later is normal - it's a side effect of the emergency contracption and does not indicate a woman is pregnant.

Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90% effective if taken within 72 hours, so the risk is very small. It works by preventing ovulation and stopping a pregnancy from starting. It is not an abortion pill. It prevents a pregnancy, it does not end one. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, dizziness, breast pain, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Some women can bleed a little or quite extensively after taking emergency contraception.

The more frequently they are taken, the more likely a woman is to have side effects and an irregular cycle. They should be taken only for emergencies, not used as a method of birth control.

Side effects usually start 2-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. Some get many, or a few, or none. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected date, a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is very low. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking emergency contraception. We cannot predict this for our readers in terms of length of delays. Each woman is different. Periods should get back to normal by the second cycle after.
Best,
Susan