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Have Spotting. Had Intercourse, Withdrew. Taking Althea. Suggest?

Hi im using althea pills for about 5yrs and i d stop right after my menstruation in feb.4, 2013. honestly i had an intercourse on the 17th and 18th also in february, and we had a withdrawal . I am expecting my meanstruation this march 4, 2013 but nothing comes out but in Mach 3 I ve noticed i had this light flow of secretion i dont know if it is my menstruation already its just very light and dull color its not red a very light red color and lasted only for 3 days. Can you please explain what was that i am experiencing? am i also experiencing amenhorhea?. Thank you.
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Withdrawal method of contraception is not 100 % effective.
The prostatic secretion secreted before actual ejaculation also contains sperms.
So, there is a substantial risk of conception with this method of contraception.
Pregnancy is the most common cause of amenorrhea.
A pregnancy test is required to rule out or confirm pregnancy.
You can undertake the urine pregnancy test.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Have Spotting. Had Intercourse, Withdrew. Taking Althea. Suggest?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Withdrawal method of contraception is not 100 % effective. The prostatic secretion secreted before actual ejaculation also contains sperms. So, there is a substantial risk of conception with this method of contraception. Pregnancy is the most common cause of amenorrhea. A pregnancy test is required to rule out or confirm pregnancy. You can undertake the urine pregnancy test. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal