What Causes Brown Spotting After Taking I-pill?

Posted on Sat, 16 May 2015

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Sat, 16 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : We had unprotected sex on 9th night and i took i pill on 10th. On 16th i saw brown blood clot(not to much) is there so is it normal.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I can understand your concern here.
Yes, it is normal, it is called withdrawal bleeding a side effect of I-pill.( due to hormonal imbalance).
Do not take any stress it will resolve in 2-3 days.
Wait for menses.
Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar