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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Plan-B?

Hello, yesterday i had unprotected intercourse for the first time. He pre-ejaculated in me. After i went to the restroom and saw a brownish spotting, within 12 hours i took the plan b step one pill. The next morning i felt nauseas and saw a sticky brownish spotting. Does this mean im pregnant or is it the pill working? Please help me
Thu, 31 Dec 2015
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.

Plan B is a high dose of oral contraceptives & hence should not be taken as routine birth control as it is not as effective.
When taken as directed, Plan-B is generally safe for women.

Side effects include:
Menstrual changes, nausea & vomiting, ower abdominal cramps, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast pain.

These are similar to the side effects that some women have when taking regular birth control pills.

Some women taking Plan-B will have menstrual changes such as spotting or bleeding before their next period. Some women may have a heavier or lighter next period, or a period that is early or late.

So, so the symptoms you are having indicate that the pill is working and hence nothing to worry.

Hope to have answered your query.





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Hi & Welcome to HCM. Plan B is a high dose of oral contraceptives & hence should not be taken as routine birth control as it is not as effective. When taken as directed, Plan-B is generally safe for women. Side effects include: Menstrual changes, nausea & vomiting, ower abdominal cramps, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast pain. These are similar to the side effects that some women have when taking regular birth control pills. Some women taking Plan-B will have menstrual changes such as spotting or bleeding before their next period. Some women may have a heavier or lighter next period, or a period that is early or late. So, so the symptoms you are having indicate that the pill is working and hence nothing to worry. Hope to have answered your query.