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I have contraceptive pill the day after i had unprotected sex on the 6th day of my period. 8 days later i am having light bleeding.. dangerous??

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Watch it: if the bleeding is gone, don‘t worry about it. You can have a little break through bleed on the pill every once in a while. however, make sure you keep up with annual pelvic exam

Answered 3/9/2016

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A member asked:

I have contraceptive pill the day after i had unprotected sex on the 6th day of my period. 8 days later i am having light bleeding.. dangerous??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yun Tran answered

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