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A 32-year-old female asked:
16/02 unprotected sex (during fertile window) 17/02 took plan b.. 01/03 light bleeding.. can it be menses or withdrawal bleeding? i also had tender breasts since last week but today they are no longer sore? also had a negative urine test?
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Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Plan B, sometimes referred to as the “morning after pill,” is emergency contraception you take within 72 hours after unprotected sex. It contains a high level of hormones that interfere with ovulation/implantation of fertilized embryo. It should not be used regularly as the levonorgestrel can have side effects including nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, irregular bleeding, breast pain.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Conception occurs within day or so of the sex. It takes about 3 weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG for a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. If the result is negative repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.
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Answered Mar 12, 2022
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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthyanswered
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25 days after sex& plan B, still no period. 3hpt all neg. went to dr. for urine test it was neg but i still have sore breasts, gas, and cramps? scared
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