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Is Brown Discharge Normal After Ingestion Of Plan B Post Unprotected Sex?
I have dark brown discharge coming from my vagina. I took plan B about 6 days ago today. Last Sunday night February 14th I had unprotected sex we used the pull out method twice each time he would whip his penis off and then insert it again. I didn't know it but that day Was my ovulation day. Feb 9-13 I was fertile but the 14th was ovulation then the following day I was fertile. The following morning on the 15 I took the morning after pill. Then today they 21 I have dark broken discharge. Could this be implantation bleeding or just a reaction to plan B. Please help. It only happened once but now I'm Scared
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
Brief Answer:
It is likely due to plan B.
Detailed Answer:
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I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, brown discharge is most likely due to plan B so please do not worry. Plan B pills does give pregnancy like symptoms but it will fade away with time.
Plan B has quite low failure rate. As you have taken the pill within 72 hours, it will provide reliable protection against conception. You may experience heavy periods at the end of cycle.
If the discharge is excessive or foul smelling, it may be due to infection. You may need to consult a gynecologist in that case.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
It is likely due to plan B.
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, brown discharge is most likely due to plan B so please do not worry. Plan B pills does give pregnancy like symptoms but it will fade away with time.
Plan B has quite low failure rate. As you have taken the pill within 72 hours, it will provide reliable protection against conception. You may experience heavy periods at the end of cycle.
If the discharge is excessive or foul smelling, it may be due to infection. You may need to consult a gynecologist in that case.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes, Intake of a plan B pill can cause brown vaginal discharge. The Discharge or bleeding you had must be breakthrough bleeding which normally occurs within 3 weeks of intake of a plan B pill. This is normal feature of intake of Plan B pill & you should not be much concerned about it.
This bleeding is due to high dose of levonorgestrel in a plan B pill, which disrupts your normal menstrual cycle & cause this type of bleeding. Breakthrough bleeding most probably means that intake of Unwanted 72 was successful in preventing pregnancy.
Don't take a plan B pill too frequently. These pill can cause irregular periods & other serious side effects. Use condom or regular contraceptive pill regularly as method of contraception in future. Also withdrawal of penis before ejaculation & wiping the penis after ejaculation does not rule-out pregnancy completely. Therefore you should avoid these in future.
Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes, Intake of a plan B pill can cause brown vaginal discharge. The Discharge or bleeding you had must be breakthrough bleeding which normally occurs within 3 weeks of intake of a plan B pill. This is normal feature of intake of Plan B pill & you should not be much concerned about it.
This bleeding is due to high dose of levonorgestrel in a plan B pill, which disrupts your normal menstrual cycle & cause this type of bleeding. Breakthrough bleeding most probably means that intake of Unwanted 72 was successful in preventing pregnancy.
Don't take a plan B pill too frequently. These pill can cause irregular periods & other serious side effects. Use condom or regular contraceptive pill regularly as method of contraception in future. Also withdrawal of penis before ejaculation & wiping the penis after ejaculation does not rule-out pregnancy completely. Therefore you should avoid these in future.
Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries
Don't worry you would be fine
Hope this information helps
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