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How Does Implantation Bleeding Differ From Menstrual Bleeding?

Hello last Friday I had unprotected sex and I am worried I m pregnant I took the plan b pill Wednesday and didn t throw it back up so that s a good sign I m suppose to get my period tomorrow but I read online that there is a thing called implantation cramping and bleeding how do I tell the difference between that and my regular mestural period I m very worried pelase help me
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
You had sex on friday and took plan B pill on wednesday.
Plan B pill is effective in preventing pregnancy only when taken with in 72 hours of sex.
So Plan B pill in your case will not prevent unwanted pregnancy.

Following are features of implantation bleeding:
Occur around the time of menstruation
Just like mild bleeding or just like spotting
Brownish to pinkish color
Just for 1-2 days
Associated with mild abdominal cramp

Plan B pill can cause delay in period by 1-2 weeks.
If period will delay by more than 2 weeks then undergo urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG test to confirm pregnancy by consulting gynecologist.
Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise and maintain proper pelvic hygiene
Hope this may help you

Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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How Does Implantation Bleeding Differ From Menstrual Bleeding?

Hello dear I understand your concern You had sex on friday and took plan B pill on wednesday. Plan B pill is effective in preventing pregnancy only when taken with in 72 hours of sex. So Plan B pill in your case will not prevent unwanted pregnancy. Following are features of implantation bleeding: Occur around the time of menstruation Just like mild bleeding or just like spotting Brownish to pinkish color Just for 1-2 days Associated with mild abdominal cramp Plan B pill can cause delay in period by 1-2 weeks. If period will delay by more than 2 weeks then undergo urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG test to confirm pregnancy by consulting gynecologist. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water, do regular exercise and maintain proper pelvic hygiene Hope this may help you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar