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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Plan-B?

Hi, I had unprotected sex on Tuesday the 14th, which was about a week and a half ago. I took Plan B on Thursday, about 48 hours after the intercourse. This last Tuesday (July 21) I had cramps that felt exactly like my menstrual cramps and I also began bleeding. I thought it was my period, but it was a week and a half before my period is due. The bleeding started 5-6 days after I took the plan B. The bleeding was heavier than just spotting, but not as heavy as my periods usually are, and it only lasted 2 days (it stopped Wednesday night). Could I be pregnant? Could the bleeding have been implantation bleeding? I ve read that some women bleed after taking plan b as well, and it seemed too heavy to be implantation bleeding. My period shouldn t start until July 30 so I am waiting to take a pregnancy test until July 27. I am only 18 years old and I am very scared.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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HI,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue.

To be pregnant, 2 criteria should be fulfilled:
1. Fusion of sperm with ovum to form a fertilized ovum.
2. Implantation of the fertilized ovum in the Uterus.
As per details you took Emergency contraceptive pills within 48 so there are less chances of pregnancy.The bleeding which you got,was probably withdrawal bleeding after pills.
So,You can wait till you get your periods.
If they are delayed more than 3 weeks, a Pregnancy test can be done to confirm it.
In case of pregnancy, it will give a positive result within one week.
I would suggest you to avoid unprotected intercourse if you do not want pregnancy.
In case of overdue of your cycle, go for pregnancy test and consult with your Gynaecologist.

Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Plan-B?

HI, Welcome to HCM, I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue. To be pregnant, 2 criteria should be fulfilled: 1. Fusion of sperm with ovum to form a fertilized ovum. 2. Implantation of the fertilized ovum in the Uterus. As per details you took Emergency contraceptive pills within 48 so there are less chances of pregnancy.The bleeding which you got,was probably withdrawal bleeding after pills. So,You can wait till you get your periods. If they are delayed more than 3 weeks, a Pregnancy test can be done to confirm it. In case of pregnancy, it will give a positive result within one week. I would suggest you to avoid unprotected intercourse if you do not want pregnancy. In case of overdue of your cycle, go for pregnancy test and consult with your Gynaecologist. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you good health. Regards