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Is spotting a sign of pregnancy?

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Published At January 31, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had unprotected sex on the 13th, which was two days before my period. I got my period on the 15th. After that, I had sex on the 31st. As I was in my fertile window, I took an I-pill within five hours. I started bleeding on the 6th, and it continued to the 11th. Bleeding was light but included blood and clots. From the 7th, I started taking Novelon birth control pills to be on the safe side always. But now I could see a very light red color while wiping. Not sure why it is there as I am already on Novelon. Is there any possibility that I could be pregnant because of the sex we had on the 13th and 31st?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is unlikely for you to be pregnant. First, you had I-pill, which is highly effective and has a very less failure rate. Secondly, you had bleeding after sex. So further reducing the chances of pregnancy.

The spotting is likely a breakthrough bleeding due to prolongation of the recent period, as it could not be completed fully because you consumed Novelon, which prevented emptying of the entire content during the recent period.

So, I think there is no need to worry about it.

All the best.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Cardiology

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