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Could Continued Brown Spotting Be Due To Intake Of I Pill?

I had unprotected sex with a partner who "forgot" to pull out when I was probably ovulating. I took the morning after pill within an hour of that happening and the second dose exactly 12 hours as instructed. 6 days later I started spotting (brown) and haven't stopped since (7 days so far). Is this a side effect of using this pill and when can I expect to get a real period?
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
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OB & GYN Specialist,  's  Response

Hello,

Morning after pill gives more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy when taken within first 24 hrs.

Brown spotting may be due to hormonal imbalance, vaginal infection, effect of the pill itself etc. Here, I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.

Maintain genital hygiene. Good luck.
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Could Continued Brown Spotting Be Due To Intake Of I Pill?

Hello, Morning after pill gives more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy when taken within first 24 hrs. Brown spotting may be due to hormonal imbalance, vaginal infection, effect of the pill itself etc. Here, I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. Maintain genital hygiene. Good luck.