Question 1

is it normal to have dark spotting followed by cramping and then my period a few days after taking plan b? i took the plan b pill twice in 2 weeks.

Accepted Answer

If you are needing : Plan b twice in 2 weeks - then you really need to look into a good form of baseline protection. Potential side effects w plan b: tender breasts; menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); loose stools; dizziness; headache; nausea/ vomiting; abdominal pain / cramping or fatigue. For chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of lips, mouth, throat – call 911.

Question 2

i took plan b on sunday , it is now saturday (6 days)  and i have light period like cramps and brownish spotting. is this normal from taking the pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes.  Cramping and spotting are common side-effects after taking Plan B

Question 3

i took plan b on sunday and it is now saturday (6 days) and now i am experiencing light period like cramps and brownish spotting.is this normal?

Accepted Answer

May be normal: Taking Plan B (or any other emergency contraceptive pill) can alter the timing of the current cycle and of the upcoming cycle. One should check a home urine pregnancy 3 weeks after taking Plan B, to make sure one is not pregnant. Pregnancy tests are sold in stores everywhere. Also, if having sex, one should be sure to use good contraception all the time, so that Plan B is not needed in the future.

Question 4

took plan b 2 weeks ago, supposed to have period wednesday and have been spotting with mild cramping for 2 days. its pinkish brown. could i be preg?

Accepted Answer

Maybe. Maybe not.: Taking Plan B (or any other emergency contraceptive pill) can alter the timing and quality of the current cycle's menstrual bleeding and of the upcoming cycle. One should check a home urine pregnancy 3 weeks after taking Plan B, to make sure one is not pregnant. Also, if having sex, one should be sure to use good contraception all the time, so that Plan B is not needed in the future.

Question 5

i had my period a week ago on feb. 28. took an emergency contraceptive (plan b) on sunday. started spotting yesterday then throughout the day flow got heavier & cramps kicked in. did i just get my period again?is it too early to take a pregnancytest?

Accepted Answer

: Possibly intermenstrual bleeding. You can still take the test

Question 6

i took the plan b pill twice within a two day period i started my period about a week later which only lasted 4 days and now i been spotting.normal?

Accepted Answer

Side effect: Why did you take Plan B for 2 days in a row? You are going to have spotting for at least 10 days due to hormonal side effects. Plan B is an  EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION and must be taken only after unprotected intercourse. See your GYN for definitive BC and always use condoms.

Question 7

is it normal to have light spotting 2 weeks before your next period after taking plan b two step ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Spotting after taking Plan B is not unusual.  You should still do a pregnancy test if your period doesn't come around when you expect it.  Plan b is 89% effective, but that's not 100%.

Question 8

i took plan b and about a week later got what i thought was my period, this one was much shorter (about four days and my normal period last about 7) two weeks later i got a period that lasted the full 7 days , a week later i am nauseous and cramping , cou

Accepted Answer

Effects of Plan B...: Irregular bleeding after taking a morning-after pill, like Plan B, 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. A urine pregnancy test can be done 3 weeks after taking a morning-after pill, to be sure the pill worked.

Question 9

i was on depo,been off of it for two months now, i had no period while on depo, two weeks ago i took plan b,  now cramping and bleeding is that normal?

Accepted Answer

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 the bleeding is heavy and/or persists for more than 7 days, see your doctor sooner.

Question 10

took plan b two days before period was meant to come. had brown spotting for two days. it has now been a week since expected period and nothing. preg?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful, but....: Check a pregnancy test just to make sure not pregnant. The bleeding you had with your Plan B was likely your period, but it is very common for it to be very unusual in amount and duration. It is also not unusual for you to "miss" your "normal" period as the lining of the uterus has already shed itself. But if you have any concerns about pregnancy, an OTC test is accurate, quick and cheap

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Is it normal to have spotting and cramping for two weeks on and off after taking plan B when just finished your period a 2 days before

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Is it normal to have dark spotting followed by cramping and then my period a few days after taking plan b? i took the plan b pill twice in 2 weeks.

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I took plan b on sunday , it is now saturday (6 days) and i have light period like cramps and brownish spotting. is this normal from taking the pill?

A member asked:

I took plan b on sunday and it is now saturday (6 days) and now i am experiencing light period like cramps and brownish spotting.is this normal?

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Took plan b 2 weeks ago, supposed to have period wednesday and have been spotting with mild cramping for 2 days. its pinkish brown. could i be preg?

A member asked:

I had my period a week ago on feb. 28. took an emergency contraceptive (plan b) on sunday. started spotting yesterday then throughout the day flow got heavier & cramps kicked in. did i just get my period again?is it too early to take a pregnancytest?

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I took the plan b pill twice within a two day period i started my period about a week later which only lasted 4 days and now i been spotting.normal?

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Is it normal to have light spotting 2 weeks before your next period after taking plan b two step ?

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I took plan b and about a week later got what i thought was my period, this one was much shorter (about four days and my normal period last about 7) two weeks later i got a period that lasted the full 7 days , a week later i am nauseous and cramping , cou

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I was on depo,been off of it for two months now, i had no period while on depo, two weeks ago i took plan b, now cramping and bleeding is that normal?

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Took plan b two days before period was meant to come. had brown spotting for two days. it has now been a week since expected period and nothing. preg?

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