{"id":57378,"date":"2025-10-23T18:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/?p=57378"},"modified":"2025-10-25T10:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T05:14:08","slug":"what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Withdrawal Bleeding or the \u201cFake Period&#8221;?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who take the emergency contraceptive pills may have noticed light bleeding within a week of taking them. This is called withdrawal bleeding, which happens due to the sudden change in hormone levels but it is not your actual period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll to understand more about why you get a period after taking the morning pill, does it ensure no pregnancy, and when to expect your normal period.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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is Withdrawal Bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#Withdrawal_Bleeding_Symptoms\" >Withdrawal Bleeding Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#Does_Withdrawal_Bleeding_Means_No_Pregnancy\" >Does Withdrawal Bleeding Means No Pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#Implantation_Bleeding_vs_Withdrawal_Bleeding\" >Implantation Bleeding vs Withdrawal Bleeding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#How_to_Stop_Withdrawal_Bleeding\" >How to Stop Withdrawal Bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#To_Sum_Up\" >To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Withdrawal_Bleeding\" >Frequently Asked Questions Related to Withdrawal Bleeding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_have_withdrawal_bleeding\" >How do you know if you have withdrawal bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#Can_you_still_get_withdrawal_bleeding_while_pregnant\" >Can you still get withdrawal bleeding while pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#What_colour_is_withdrawal_bleeding\" >What colour is withdrawal bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/what-is-withdrawal-bleeding-causes-and-symptoms\/#Can_periods_be_delayed_after_withdrawal_bleeding\" >Can periods be delayed after withdrawal bleeding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Withdrawal_Bleeding\"><\/span><strong>What is Withdrawal Bleeding?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To put simply, withdrawal bleeding after any contraceptives may happen because your body is trying to adjust to the sudden change in hormone levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These morning pills contain <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levonorgestrel, a hormone that causes your uterus to shed its lining and cause light period within the seven days of intake<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as per <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4313438\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCBI<\/a>. The purpose is to avoid pregnancy after unprotected intercourse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After withdrawal bleeding when to expect period?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You\u2019ll have them 3 to 4 weeks after the withdrawal bleeding. But in some cases, it can vary based on how your body reacts to the contraceptive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your cycle does not resume after 5-6 weeks, consult a doctor. Now that you know about the withdrawal bleeding meaning, scroll down to check its symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Withdrawal_Bleeding_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Withdrawal Bleeding Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common symptoms of withdrawal bleeding can look the same as light menstrual flow with a few differences. You may experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotting or light bleeding with more clots than normal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenderness in the breasts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue or mood swings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms are likely to resolve on their own in a few days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Withdrawal_Bleeding_Means_No_Pregnancy\"><\/span><strong>Does Withdrawal Bleeding Means No Pregnancy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not always so that withdrawal bleeding means no pregnancy. While the mild bleeding means that the uterus has shed the lining, it is not a sure sign that you\u2019re not pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women experience light bleeding even in early pregnancy, which is called implantation bleeding. If your period does not occur in the coming month, it is advised to take a pregnancy test to be sure. Learn more about it in the next section.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Did You Know?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levonorgestrel emergency pills are 100% effective at preventing pregnancy if taken before ovulation, but they don\u2019t work if taken on or after ovulation.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implantation_Bleeding_vs_Withdrawal_Bleeding\"><\/span><strong>Implantation Bleeding vs Withdrawal Bleeding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A lot of people get confused about what is withdrawal bleeding or implantation bleeding. Here are their key differences to tell them apart:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Withdrawal Bleeding<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Implantation Bleeding<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cause<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to a hormonal drop after stopping or taking pills<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to a fertilised egg attaching to the uterus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Timing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 to 7 days after the hormonal pill<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\u201310 days after ovulation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Flow<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light to moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very light or spotting (sometimes goes unnoticed)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 to 5 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 to 2 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Colour<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright red or brownish (with clots)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinkish or light brown<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Withdrawal_Bleeding\"><\/span><strong>How to Stop Withdrawal Bleeding?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal bleeding usually resolves naturally and doesn\u2019t require treatment. However, if it\u2019s prolonged or heavy, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink enough water and take adequate rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid too much stress, as it can worsen a hormonal imbalance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult your gynaecologist for personalised advice and especially if bleeding lasts more than 7 days or occurs frequently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Sum Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal bleeding happens in response to the hormonal fluctuations due to contraceptive pills, to reduce the chances of pregnancy, but it does not guarantee its absence. It is not your true menstrual period. It usually settles in a few days. If the discomfort is too much, the bleeding does not stop in a few days, or you do not get your normal period in the next 3-5 weeks, consult a doctor and follow up with a test if in doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-57383 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_57383, body .eap_section_title_57383 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-57383.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-57383.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-57383.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-57383.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-57383.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_57383\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_Related_to_Withdrawal_Bleeding\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions Related to Withdrawal Bleeding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1761369089\"><div id=\"sp-ea-57383\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_have_withdrawal_bleeding\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-573830\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse573830\" aria-controls=\"collapse573830\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do you know if you have withdrawal bleeding?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse573830\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57383\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-573830\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Withdrawal bleeding happens within a few days of taking an emergency contraceptive pill. The bleeding is lighter than usual with clots and cramps.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_still_get_withdrawal_bleeding_while_pregnant\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-573831\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse573831\" aria-controls=\"collapse573831\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can you still get withdrawal bleeding while pregnant?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse573831\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57383\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-573831\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have taken a contraceptive pill, you may get withdrawal bleeding, and it does not always ensure that you are not pregnant. Consulting your doctor is the best tip for finding out, as home kit tests may not yield accurate results in the initial stages of pregnancy.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_colour_is_withdrawal_bleeding\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-573832\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse573832\" aria-controls=\"collapse573832\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What colour is withdrawal bleeding?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse573832\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57383\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-573832\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The colour of withdrawal bleeding can range from bright red to dark, with brownish clots. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_periods_be_delayed_after_withdrawal_bleeding\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-573833\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse573833\" aria-controls=\"collapse573833\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can periods be delayed after withdrawal bleeding?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse573833\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-57383\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-573833\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, your period may get delayed after withdrawal bleeding, and it may take several months for menstrual cycles to get regular again.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-57383-69f24291250d1\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do you know if you have withdrawal bleeding?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Withdrawal bleeding happens within a few days of taking an emergency contraceptive pill. 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