What Causes Spotting After Having Plan B Post Unprotected Sex?

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014

Question: Hi

Gf And unprotected Sex
And and 69-70 hours later took plan B

She said she was within a week of her prd.
The intercourse was on a Tuesday and her period was supposed to be saturday (even tho she said sometimes it's a day or two from when she supposed to .) normally bshe can predict tho she says. She took the pill thursday night. She didn't get her prd. Saturday........but today (mon.) She had light spotting she said it was light red...But pinkish/brown when she cleaned herself

Is she preg? We did have sex on July 31but I used condom and no slips or breaks.

Also I never really finished inside of her either time. Got close but pulled out.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Less chance of pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Please do not worry!
The chances of pregnancy are very less in your case.
After unprotected sex if she had taken plan -b with in 72 hrs. it is quite effective and chances of pregnancy are very less.
Your 31 st July intercourse was protected as you said so.
Yes! brown discharge is very much common after plan -b because it may be due to hormonal changes which may alter her menstrual cycle.
But in my opinion she should go for home urine pregnancy to rule out pregnancy first because there is no harm in it.
I said so because no method is 100% effective.
I think I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Thank you so much for answering, Really that's nice to hear, I've read similar infomation but I have been so worried. When is a good time for her to take a pregnancy test? I hope it's negative

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
After 7 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to see you again.
You can go for home urine pregnancy test as early as 14 days after conception.
In my opinion she should go for home urine pregnancy test after 7 days up from her missed period date.( to rule out false negative).
I think this information is helpful to you, and hope that test results are negative.
You feel free to ask any questions from me, I feel happy to answer it.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju