Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Plan-B?

Posted on Wed, 15 Mar 2017

Question: Hi I had unprotected sex on Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th and I took plan b Friday the 10th within the 72 hour limit. That dose of plan b would be my second dose within the month but on separate menstrual cycles because I got my period after the first dose at the beginning of February (1st-4th) I had unprotected sex again with the same partner on the 11th and then again on the 17th after taking plan b. I am 85% sure my partner pulled out all times. On the 17th I expirenced a light flow with similar symptoms of a period I.e cramps and same blood color but it only lasted one day. I'm expected to get my real period on the 27th of this month. I was wondering if that bleeding I expirenced for 1 day could be side effects of the high doses of plan b or I should be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
effect of plan B

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
The bleeding you had was due to the hormonal effect of the plan B, which has caused withdrawal bleeding after its intake.
It is not due to the high dose of plan B.
The expected next periods can be delayed by 2-3 weeks due to plan B.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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