I took Plan B right after I my period was over and my period came back 4 days later.

By MissHennepin January 3, 2011 - 10:34pm

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I got my most recent period on the 22nd of December. On the 27th (after it was over), I had sex and the condom broke . . . I'm not on birth control, so I took Plan B the next morning. The night of January 1st my period came back. It's the 3rd now and I'm still bleeding. My period is usually very regular. I don't remember anything like this ever happening before . . . can anyone tell me if this is a known side effect of Plan B? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

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Christine Jeffries

Hi Anonymous,
Thanks for your question and for finding EmpowHER. Yes, it's a known side effect. Taking emergency contraception is known to possibly mess up your menstrual cycle.
For more detailed information, please thoughtfully read this article: Emergency Contraception Update, 2010.
Good luck and let us know how you're doing.

January 4, 2011 - 9:38am

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