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What Causes Brown Vaginal Spotting?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Question: Had unprotected sex may 3rd, took plan b may 4th therefore within 24 hours. Had no symptoms at all. Period was due for May 16th/17th but around this time I had kind of a brown discharge. So two weeks after intercourse/taking plan b, May 20th to be exact, I took two preg tests (1 home, 1 at gynocologist) both negative. I wonder if the light bleeding/ brown discharge was my period since it occurred around when I usually should get my period? Also I am still very bloated. Am I am now over 2 weeks late if the light bleeding didn't count as my period?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply

1. You are right. The brown spotting what you observed was probably your period.

2. It is normal to have variations in hormones( especially when you took hormonal pills emergency contraceptive ) leading less flow or spotting as you observed. Therefore the brown spotting you observed was your period.

3. The chances of pregnancy are very low.

4. If you are very much worried about pregnancy possibility please get serum beta hCG blood test done to confirm pregnancy.

Let me know if you have any more questions.


Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
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What Causes Brown Vaginal Spotting?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hi I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply 1. You are right. The brown spotting what you observed was probably your period. 2. It is normal to have variations in hormones( especially when you took hormonal pills emergency contraceptive ) leading less flow or spotting as you observed. Therefore the brown spotting you observed was your period. 3. The chances of pregnancy are very low. 4. If you are very much worried about pregnancy possibility please get serum beta hCG blood test done to confirm pregnancy. Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards Dr. Mahesh Koregol