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Can A Plan B Cause Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jul 2015

Question: Can a Plan B (emergency contraceptive) cause a menstrual to last longer than 7 days?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
I can understand your concerns.
Plan- b is a hormonal pill used in emergency to prevent conception and may cause menstrual irregularities.
It can change your cycle length, flow.
But before giving my opinion about it I want to ask a few questions.
Are you taking plan- b too frequently?
Bleeding is heavy or light?
How soon you took plan - b after unprotected sex?
Any other associated symptoms?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 minutes later)

Both were taken 3 days after sex I took one on a weds and another one this past wed or tuesday last week. Bleeding at first was extremley heavy with a lot of clotting none where really big though. .

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is due to hormonal disturbances.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
As you know it contains high dose of hormone in it ,it may change your cycles but as you had 2 pills in one cycle that may be the cause of your extended period bleeding.
If it is not associated with any other symptoms and now bleeding get decreased than there is no need to worry.
But if persist long and associated with any other symptoms consult your treating doctor for the same.
If you have no further questions and want to close the discussion please accept my answer before closing it( if found useful) .
Thanks
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (20 minutes later)

See the thing is its more too it. i recently became sexually active. After i had sex 3 days later i had problems swallowing no problems with my vaginal area. I took some amoxicilin and my throat cleared up. I still was nervous it may be gonorrhea so i got a perscription for azithromycin and i read that gonorrhea can open the door for PID but being on my period i cant tell if i have have discharge. But i am started to have a mildly uncomfortable feeling in my vaginal area. I dont know what this is

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may be due to vaginal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Your symptoms are most probably due to vaginal infection or bacterial vaginosis because it is common after sex,antibiotic treatment and during hormonal disturbance ( due to emergency pills).
Are you having itching, redness?
If your symptoms persist than you can go for vaginal swab culture and sensitivity to rule out the cause.
Hope found useful.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Its not really itching as its just an incomfortable feeling .

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Precautions advised.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
If itching and vaginal discharge is not there some simple measures are helpful in your case.
Maintain a vaginal hygiene, drink a lot of water, never douche, do not use perfume soap and liquid to wash the area, wear loose fitting cotton undergarments, take a healthy and nutritious diet.
Hope found useful.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar