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Delayed 2nd period after taking the Morning After Pill?? (Plan B)

By Anonymous January 5, 2012 - 9:29pm
 
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In freak out mode at the moment..which of course doesnt help the situation!!!
Is it common for your 2nd period to be delayed after take the MAP?? Or could I be in fact pregnant.... stupid I know but Im too scared to take a test. I'm currently 4 days late for my 2nd period. Ok a little background:

My cycle length is 31 days (consistent for the past 4 or 5 months prior to this)
CD 1 - (Nov 6 - 10th) - normal period
CD 8 - unprotected sex (ejaculate inside)

CD 10 - unprotected sex (no ejaculation inside - entered for about a minute or 2) - Long story but its this encounter that Im worried about!
CD 11 - Took Plan B...pretty much 24hrs on the dot!
CD 15 - Started spotting (very light, usually only when I wiped - this continued on for 10days). Felt nauesous pretty much this whole time.
CD 19 - Pregnancy Test - negative (obviously too early to tell. Only 9 -11 days after)
CD 26 - no spotting
CD 27 - no spotting
CD 28 - 1st day of heavy flow (so by usual cycle I was 3 days early)
CD 29 - Heavy Flow
CD 30 - Medium
CD 31 - Light
CD 32 - Light

From memory my period was relatively the same as usual, maybe not as painful, but so obviously then I thought I was in the clear!!

I am now currently waiting for my 2nd period to arrive. Its now CD35 which technically makes me 4 days late. I have had sore boobs for the past 3 days but dont really feel like my period is coming...maybe a few cramps here and there.
I have started to feel nauesous today, but that could be from anxiety!!

I know simple answer...go take a pregnancy test!!! So stupid but Im too scared. So do you think its possible I could be pregnant or is common for your 2nd period to be delayed after MAP? Thanks for any advice.

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Anonymous

I had intercourse and had ipill but got my periods like for 2 days but again had intercourse and got periods but now its delayed tests are all negative i have done several times what could be the reason? I have taken pcod medicine as well before for a year!

October 16, 2017 - 10:05pm
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anon

If your tests are negative, you must be delayed due to having polycystic ovaries. This is quite common.
Best,
Susan

October 17, 2017 - 1:46pm

I took a plan b after unprotected sex on Aug 27. No ejaculation , 2-3 days before ovulation. I have missed my period for the whole month on September and currently waiting on my October period which should come in a few days. I have recently been spotting I have also taken multiple pregnancy tests all negative. I haven't had many pregnancy symptoms... what do y'all think?

October 9, 2017 - 8:28am
HERWriter Guide (reply to bbenavidez12)

Hello bbenavidez12

Since your tests are all negative it's very likely your period is on it's way. Plan B can be quite disruptive to the menstrual cycle, likely causing this delay.
Best,
Susan

October 9, 2017 - 1:17pm
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Anonymous (reply to SusanC)

Hey im freaking out here i took plan b april 1st an app told me that was my ovulation day i took it within 1 hour a week before my period i had light pink discharge when i wiped my period never came, i have taken 6 pregnancy tests one was 8 days after my pissed period the other was 19 days after my missed period i dont have any pregnancy symptoms just minor cramping , im due for my second period in 3 days but im freaking out PLEASE HELP i CANNOT BE PREGNANT , i recognize itd my fault but i had never had sex before help me pleasee

May 16, 2018 - 2:48pm
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Anonymous

Hi
I took the morning after pill on the 2nd of July
After a week I spotted red blood which only lasted after I had wiped. I have gained weight rapidly and my stomach feels so big just after a week of taking the pill and usually I lose weight when I am stress but since I have also been going through so much at home am still gaining weight and my period is late until now. Iv been feeling extreme fatigue but now they have decreased! I kept having hope that my period will come but tomorrow I am going to see a doctor!

September 12, 2017 - 3:09am
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Anonymous

I need help in july 12 i got period for that day only again that month 21st i got period last for 6days again on aug 1st i got period for 1 day only after that no period till date my normal periods date is 21st. But 20th i had ipill whether i am pregnant

August 25, 2017 - 10:53am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anonymous,

If you have been bleeding you are not pregnant.

This is an unusual presentation of your periods and I suggest you speak with your gynecologist.

Regards,
Maryann

August 28, 2017 - 9:14am

I took the plan b pill on june 10 after unprotected sex. My period has been delayed to this day (july 21st). I have spotted but nothing more. My period is due 25th and im afraid i wont get it this month. If i don't should i take a preg test or should i wait more?

July 21, 2017 - 10:30pm
Guide (reply to Fabjan)

Hello Fabjan,

Plan B can cause a delay. If you do not have any bleeding within three weeks of taking it, then test and for the most accurate result, test in the morning.

Maryann

July 24, 2017 - 9:45am
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