What Causes Brown Vaginal Discharge After Taking I Pill?

Posted on Tue, 18 Nov 2014

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Question : 2 weeks ago had unprotected sex and just after few hours have taken i pill. Now almost 1 week before my regular period date i had brown discharge and that too very less. What does this means?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Side effect of I-pill. Do pregnancy test after 1 wk.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

I-pill gives more than 95% protection against unwanted pregnancy when it is taken within first 24 hrs. Here, chance of your pregnancy is quite LOW.

Brown discharge may be due to effect of the I-pill (as withdrawal bleeding), mental stress, old endometrial tissue etc. Just maintain genital hygiene properly.

If you DON'T get your period properly or miss your due date, I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test to clear doubt.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and practice safe sex in future.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Does it could be possible that my cycle has actually prepone from its regular date? And can you plz also tell how long this will continue?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Early period (withdrawal bleeding) due to effect of pill.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

1) It is mostly suggestive of withdrawal bleeding due to effect of the pill. You may get early period due to hormonal imbalance and mental stress.

2) It usually lasts for 3-5 days and stops automatically without any intervention. You should maintain genital hygiene properly.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (3 hours later)

This has made me so irritated. I had sex just after 2 days of my periods got end so whats the probability of getting pregnant? Do i need to visit a gynae for this brown discharge thing?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No chance of pregnancy. Don't be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for additional query.

There is NO chance of pregnancy as first 5 days after period is EXTREMELY SAFE and you had taken I-PILL additionally within few hours. Therefore, you wouldn't be worried regarding this.

Brown discharge will continue for 3-5 days and stop automatically. Just maintain genital hygiene properly. If it is NOT stopped within this time, you can visit to your doctor.

Hope, it helps for you. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari