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Posted on: 03/06/2007
Question
How soon will I get my period if I take ECP, and should I continue taking Birth Control after I've taken ECP?
Answer
After ECP your period may come at its regular time, or it may be early. It depends on where you were in your cycle.
I am unsure why you would take ECP if you were on birth control, but maybe you had skipped several pills, or has just started contraception. In those cases you should continue on your regular birth control.