Is spotting a sign of pregnancy?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had unprotected sex on the 13th day, which was two days before my period. I got my period after two days. After that, I had sex after 15 days. As I was in my fertile window, I took an I-pill within five hours. I started bleeding after six days, and it continued up to upto11 days.

Bleeding was light but included blood and clots. From the 7th day, I started taking Novelon birth control pills to be on the safer side. 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?

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is unlikely for you to be pregnant. First, you had the I-pill, which is highly effective and has a very low 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.