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A female asked:
When i had unprotected sex i had only just started my next pack of bc. i had only taken 3 pills, so i took plan b. i then continued taking my birth control. all of that happened 2 weeks ago, and today i started having a discharge that it a yellow/brown co
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Can do preg. test: Plan B can alter the menstrual bleeding for the cycle in which Plan B was taken, and sometimes the next cycle too. One should be sure to check a home pregnancy test about 3 weeks after sex, because Plan B works most of the time, but not all the time. A continued, undesirable vaginal discharge means a trip to the doctor to check for sexually transmitted infections (STI's, STD's).
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Hi! I am on birth control but missed a pill and has unprotected sex. I took a plan b last night do I start my birth control or do I need to start a new pack?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Just continue with your current pack. Please note that your cycle may be a little off (early, on time or delayed) after plan B.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
The next day after having unprotected sex I started to discharge and it was brown. What does that mean. I have been on birth control pills for 3 month?
Dr. Matthew Wilsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 years experience
Probably normal: Most likely your cervix bled a little during sex and the blood came out as brown discharge. Make sure you are getting routine exams by a gynecologist... Read More
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A female asked:
I'm on birth control but missed one pill, took MAP after unprotected sex, 2 weeks later and little bit of brown discharge, is this normal?
Dr. Walter Evans IIanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Spotting is normal: The morning after pill can make some spotting. Please check a home pregnancy test 14-16 days after the unprotected intercourse.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Help please! i missed the 6th pill in my birth control pack then had unprotected sex the next day! will i need plan b?
Dr. Bryan Treacyanswered
Gynecology 37 years experience
Maybe: When a bcp is missed, the best approach to correct this problem is to take two of the pills the next day. Pregnancy protection is reduced so a back up... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Hello. I made a mistake and doubled up on my birth control pills and had unprotected sex that night. Light brown discharge occurred. Could I be prego?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Doubtful: I suggest a pregnancy test in 1 week. No condoms?
BC pills are not 100% effective; however, doubling up may have helped prevent pregnancy: thinks cond... Read More
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