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I took plan b 2 weeks ago got my period a week ago and now im bleeding again
A female asked:
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Progesterone: Depending on where you are in your cycle when you take Plan B, you can have bleeding after taking this medication, so bleeding and/or spotting can be ... Read More
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Plan B: Most pills used for pregnancy prevention have a high dose of estrogen. This is probably why you are spotting. This should resolve and your regular ... Read More
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3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
You appear to be using plan B as a regular form of contraception. Not what it is designed to do. This needs to be addressed with your OBGYN to get you... Read More
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Answered Sep 02, 2023
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lori Semelanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Plan B: The plan b pill is hormonal. This can alter your normal cycle, your period may be irregular this month. If there was unprotected sex, be on the safe s... Read More
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3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Hormonal problem.: Your body responding to a change in hormone levels. After about three months, if your regular periods have not resumed see your doctor. However, if th... Read More
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2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marlan Schwartzanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Probably should: You likely are fine but it is not 100% effective. So, while you likely are not, after about 2 weeks from the event, I would take one to be sure.
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1.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Check preg test: First step is to check a pregnancy test and confirm that Plan B worked. If positive you will need to see your doctor right away. If negative then sche... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Matthew Wilsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 years experience
Plan B: You can expect unscheduled, irregular bleeding for days to weeks after using Plan B. Plan B is good at preventing pregnancy, but has bad bleeding sid... Read More
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ron Eakeranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Possible: Plan B will often cause irregular bleeding and start a delayed cycle. I would still check a pregnancy test just to be sure.
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789 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julie Abbottanswered
Preventive Medicine 47 years experience
This is not uncommon: after Plan B. It alters your hormones and the effects can be seen into the next cycle or more. Have you (hopefully) started some form of reliable cont... Read More
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1.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
No: Most women have some bleeding about a week or so after plan B. Make sure you check a pregnancy test about 2 weeks after using it.
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2.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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