Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for your question.
Plan B and all other emergency contraceptives are intended to be used only in emergency situations, and not as a regular form of birth control. The pill contains a high dose of a synthetic hormone. It prevents pregnancy by principally preventing ovulation.
So, your girlfriend took Plan B in September, again in October, and had a normal period afterwards. Now, did she take Plan B again in November after having unprotected sex? How long after unprotected sex did she have the vaginal spotting?
Since she missed having a period for November, I think she should take a home pregnancy test. If the results are negative, she needs to consult her gynecologist or primary care physician. If pregnancy is ruled out, she may have caused a hormonal imbalance by taking Plan B two consecutive months.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for your question.
Plan B and all other emergency contraceptives are intended to be used only in emergency situations, and not as a regular form of birth control. The pill contains a high dose of a synthetic hormone. It prevents pregnancy by principally preventing ovulation.
So, your girlfriend took Plan B in September, again in October, and had a normal period afterwards. Now, did she take Plan B again in November after having unprotected sex? How long after unprotected sex did she have the vaginal spotting?
Since she missed having a period for November, I think she should take a home pregnancy test. If the results are negative, she needs to consult her gynecologist or primary care physician. If pregnancy is ruled out, she may have caused a hormonal imbalance by taking Plan B two consecutive months.
Regards,
December 1, 2014 - 9:40amMaryann
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