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Have Been On Ortho Cyclen But Missed And Had Unprotected Intercourse. Having Spotting. Implantation Bleeding?
Question: I have been on ortho cyclen for 10 years but I missed the first 4 days of my new pack after the 7 day hormone-free interval, and had unprotected intercourse with my monogamous long-term partner. I have now had light spotting over the last 36 hours (14 days post intercourse) that is dark brown. It is just a few spots in my underwear and every now and then when I wipe. I am not expecting my MC for another week, could this be implantation bleeding?
Hello
Thanks for your query.
I think it is irregular bleeding / spotting that is common on birth control, especially if you were erratic with the use this month.
Having unprotected intercourse after missing 4 pills in a row also puts you at risk of pregnancy obviously, so implantation bleed cannot be ruled out.
Please take a pregnancy test if you miss your normal period.
Ensure you use backup like condoms this month.
All the best.
Thanks for your query.
I think it is irregular bleeding / spotting that is common on birth control, especially if you were erratic with the use this month.
Having unprotected intercourse after missing 4 pills in a row also puts you at risk of pregnancy obviously, so implantation bleed cannot be ruled out.
Please take a pregnancy test if you miss your normal period.
Ensure you use backup like condoms this month.
All the best.
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