Question 1

should my period really be light and short after taking plan b?

Accepted Answer

Period or spotting?: If you have spotting instead of a period - it is recommended that you seek medical attention..

Question 2

i'm not sure, but should my period be really light and short after taking plan b?

Accepted Answer

It could be: Emergency contraception symptoms can include spotting or bleeding, changes in menstrual flow or your period may be late or early.  It can also lead to nausea, abdominal pain, breast tenderness, dizziness.

Question 3

is it normal to have a light/spotty period that is shorter after taking plan b two days in a row within 72 hours with precum concern for a few minutes?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Plan B can definitely throw off your hormones and your cycle, Having a period can occur after taking Plan B.
 Any concerns follow up with a gynecologist.

Question 4

my period was shorter than usual after i took plan b, could i be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: if you took plan be anywhere from 0-72 hrs after sex, it's unlikely that you are pregnant.    however, it is not impossible.  plan b consists of hormones that prevent pregnancy, and many women experience abnormal periods and/or spotting after taking.   this is a more likely cause.

Question 5

does the plan b pill supposed to cause your period to be lighter and shorter?

Accepted Answer

Expected disruption: Anyone having intercourse without birth control or condoms may get pregnant. If intercourse was within 72 hours you consider taking plan b. Ella (ulipristal acetate) is another brand that can be used up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. Plan b is a high dose of birth control to disrupt the hormonal patterns to delay or prevent ovulation. Abnormal bleeding after is common. Check  preg test in 10 days.

Question 6

i took a plan b a week after i was spotting then a little heavy then stopped after a week i got spotting then like period but shorter then usual is that my period?

Accepted Answer

: After "Plan B", some withdrawal bleeding ("spotting") is not uncommon, but subsequent heavier bleeding can indicate possible pregnancy.  If you have not had a serum HCG test, obtain one to be certain about pregnancy, and if positive, see your GYN physician for an exam and other testing.

Question 7

plan b after close contact dec 2nd, short heavy period dec8-11th. this week no bleeding but all other period symptom. should i worry about pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Take a test : If you think you might be pregnant check then check a home pregnancy test. They are cheap, reliable and available  at any pharmacy.

Question 8

had sex on 11/8 while on my period the condom broke and took plan b on 11/10. got my period on 12/4 but it's shorter & lighter then usual. normal?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: You have taken essentially a hormone pill and it can change the flow such as lighter, shorter, longer or spotting . Take care.

Question 9

so my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex and i took plan b 3 hours after that. i got my period but it was heavier & shorter. can i still get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Likely not pregnant.: If you took Plan B and had a period after the episode of intercourse, its unlikely that you are pregnant.  However, if you want to be sure, you can do a home pregnancy test.  They are available without a prescription at most pharmacies.  You may want to get on a regular birth control pill (Plan A!)  as they are much more reliable than Plan B.  Best wishes!

Question 10

so i had unprotected sex 3 days before my period but i took the plan b two days later which was the day before my period. i had a shorter period the next month but had a lot of pregnancy symptoms so i am wondering if the plan b worked or it failed?

Accepted Answer

: Forget using symptoms to determine your status, take a pregnancy test.

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Should my period really be light and short after taking plan b?

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I'm not sure, but should my period be really light and short after taking plan b?

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Is it normal to have a light/spotty period that is shorter after taking plan b two days in a row within 72 hours with precum concern for a few minutes?

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My period was shorter than usual after i took plan b, could i be pregnant?

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Does the plan b pill supposed to cause your period to be lighter and shorter?

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I took a plan b a week after i was spotting then a little heavy then stopped after a week i got spotting then like period but shorter then usual is that my period?

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Plan b after close contact dec 2nd, short heavy period dec8-11th. this week no bleeding but all other period symptom. should i worry about pregnancy?

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Had sex on 11/8 while on my period the condom broke and took plan b on 11/10. got my period on 12/4 but it's shorter & lighter then usual. normal?

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So my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex and i took plan b 3 hours after that. i got my period but it was heavier & shorter. can i still get pregnant?

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So i had unprotected sex 3 days before my period but i took the plan b two days later which was the day before my period. i had a shorter period the next month but had a lot of pregnancy symptoms so i am wondering if the plan b worked or it failed?

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