Question 1

how can the plan b pill affect your next period?

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PLAN B: Potential side effects with emergency contraception can include: tender breasts; changes in menstrual flow (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); loose stools; dizziness; headache; nausea/ vomiting; abdominal discomfort or feeling tired. If you develop chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of lips, mouth, throat – call 911.  Notify your doctor if you miss your period.  Cont’d.

Question 2

period isn't normal after plan b, it keeps stopping and starting ?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: Irregular bleeding after taking a morning-after pill like Plan B, or Ella (ulipristal) is somewhat common. Some women get spotting or bleeding before the next period. Women may also have a heavier or lighter next period, or a period that is early or late (hard to predict) . A urine pregnancy test should be done 3 weeks after taking a morning-after pill, to be sure there is no pregnancy.

Question 3

after how many cycles does a period go tp its regular normal cycle when taking plan b?

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Yes: Planb is most effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.  If you take planb, expect some irregular bleeding and a delay in your next cycle.  Also, check a pregnancy test at least 2 weeks after unprotected intercourse.

Question 4

is it ok to take plan b pills two times a month .  first time without period and second time on the day period starts ?. thanks

Accepted Answer

Check instructions: Plan B One-Step® is a single pill you take by mouth. It must be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex or birth control failure. The sooner you take it, the better it works. Plan B One-Step® should not be taken as regular birth control. Plan B One-Step® is not as effective as using a regular birth control method correctly and consistently. If you have unprotected sex after taking Plan B One-Step®, it will not prevent you from getting pregnant.

Question 5

scared and asked me to take the plan b pill because he had a hunch that something went wrong so i did. i got what seemed like a period 3 weeks later. ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor now: Four questions on the same issue. It is critical to see your gynecologist right away to evaluate what is going on. Plan b is high dose oral contraceptive which causes a spontaneous abortion.  You need further evaluation as soon as possible.

Question 6

is plan b less effective on your period?

Accepted Answer

: I do not understand your question. If you have period, conception did not occur, why do you take plan B?

Question 7

what to do if no period after taking plan b?

Accepted Answer

Take pregnacy test:  If your next period is late, you might consider getting a pregnancy test.

Question 8

can you give me advice! plan b and no period!?

Accepted Answer

Take a test: Take a pregnancy test 10-14 days after Plan B use to make sure you are not pregnant. If negative then schedule a visit with an obgyn to discuss irregular menstrual cycles.

Question 9

long light period after plan b. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Can Be: Plan b is a progestin. When you take it, then stop it, the reaction is called withdrawal bleeding, and you would expect to bleed. If either of your next two periods are  not regular, see your dr.

Question 10

could a girls period be late if she took plan b?

Accepted Answer

Plan B effects: When a woman uses Plan B, additional hormones are introduced into her system. This can interfere with her normal menstrual cycle for a period of time.

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