Ok so I took the plan b pill i got it over the counter. I took it within 24 hours after the condum broke. But 2 days later I bleed for that whole day it was light but still for the whole day. But then I got my normal period. Usually I have alot of blood clots during my period. I had rarely any blood clots this period. Everything else for my period was normal for me. Is it because I took the plan b pill is why I didn't have my kind of normal period?
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Hello Lynnskie
Thank you for writing.
Yes, this kind of bleeding is normal.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90% effective if taken within 72 hours, so the risk is very small. It works by preventing ovulation and stopping a pregnancy from starting. It is not an abortion pill. It prevents a pregnancy, it does not end one. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, breast pain, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Some women can bleed a little or quite extensively after taking emergency contraception.
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. Not all women get symptoms. Some get many, or a few, or none. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected date, a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is very low. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking emergency contraception. We cannot predict this for our readers in terms of length of delays. Each women is different. Periods should get back to normal by the second cycle after.
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November 20, 2017 - 5:14amSusan
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Thank you that helped alot was freaking me out first time taking the plan b pill.
November 20, 2017 - 4:21pmThis Comment