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I realize Take Action is very similar to Plan B One Step. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex around the time of ovulation. He pulled out on time, but I am still worried I could be pregnant. 15 hours later, I took the pill. Lately, I have just felt very bloated and have sore breasts. I don't know if these are symptoms from the pill or early pregnancy symptoms? I am 18, and am definitely not ready for a kid. I should be getting my period in a week or so but the worries are killing me. I feel like I am convincing myself I am pregnant which is making the symptoms even worse. Also, as I did more research I found out this pill is like birth control on a higher dosage. I am a 95 pound girl, could this high dosage affect me any differently? Help!
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Hello. Thank you for posting.
There is not much you can do now but wait for your period. And for future, don't have unprotected sex.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90 % effective with 72 hours. It works by preventing ovulation. It will not end a pregnancy already in place. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. The more frequently they are taken, the more likely a woman is to have side effects and an irregular cycle. They should be taken only for emergencies, not used as a method of birth control.
Symptoms usually start 2-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected a date, a pregnancy test is advised. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking ECP. Periods should go back to normal by the second cycle, but we cannot predict what each woman's experience will be like with ECP.
Helena
December 2, 2017 - 5:44amThis Comment