A member asked:

Took plan b and the next day i had a period-like flow (medium to heavy to spotting) for 5 days (which was when i was supposed to bleed according to my birth control). does this mean im not pregnant?

Q: took plan b and the next day i had a period-like flow (medium to heavy to spotting) for 5 days (which was when i was supposed to bleed according to my birth control). does this mean im not pregnant?

: You are unlikely to be pregnant. To be sure, do a home pregnancy test 3-4 weeks after the episode of sex. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions carefully. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

You are unlikely to be pregnant. To be sure, do a home pregnancy test 3-4 weeks after the episode of sex. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions carefully. Wish you good health!

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/31/2021

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A member asked:

Took plan b and the next day i had a period-like flow (medium to heavy to spotting) for 5 days (which was when i was supposed to bleed according to my birth control). does this mean im not pregnant?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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