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Had Sex, No Ejaculation But Took Plan B. Having Irregular Bleeding. Is It Due To Side Effect?
Question: I took plan b last week on Wednesday towards the end of my period. My boyfriend and I had sex, his condom kept slipping, but he never ejaculated. I just took plan b to be extra safe. Now, starting Sunday, I've had a light-to-medium period. It's fresh blood. Is this typical of plan b side effects? Irregular bleeding, even after my period already kind of ended?
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First of all, I hope you have taken 'Plan b' within 72 hours of your sexual contact. It is almost ineffective if taken after 72 hours. Its efficacy is maximum if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse (i.e. 95 %).
Yes, one of the side-effects of the pill are changes in the menstrual cycle, which can result in an irregular bleed (even after your period has just ended).
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would gladly help you.
Best wishes.
Thank you for writing to us.
First of all, I hope you have taken 'Plan b' within 72 hours of your sexual contact. It is almost ineffective if taken after 72 hours. Its efficacy is maximum if taken within 24 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse (i.e. 95 %).
Yes, one of the side-effects of the pill are changes in the menstrual cycle, which can result in an irregular bleed (even after your period has just ended).
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would gladly help you.
Best wishes.
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Dr. Shanthi.E
Yes- I actually took the pill a few hours after we had sex. When will my cycle be regular again?
Also - can I start birth control soon after?
Also - can I start birth control soon after?
Hello once again,
If you have taken the pill within 24 hours, its efficacy would be maximum.
In this circumstances, usually your next cycle would return to normal; but it can however cause your next period to be a little lighter or heavier than usual. However, if you intend on reusing plan B, there are chances for the menstrual irregularities to recur.
You can start with birth control soon after your next period.
I hope you found my response helpful and informative. Do write back to me for any further clarifications, or you could rate my answers after closing this discussion and contact me in the future at: WWW.WWWW.WW
Best wishes
If you have taken the pill within 24 hours, its efficacy would be maximum.
In this circumstances, usually your next cycle would return to normal; but it can however cause your next period to be a little lighter or heavier than usual. However, if you intend on reusing plan B, there are chances for the menstrual irregularities to recur.
You can start with birth control soon after your next period.
I hope you found my response helpful and informative. Do write back to me for any further clarifications, or you could rate my answers after closing this discussion and contact me in the future at: WWW.WWWW.WW
Best wishes
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Dr. Prasad
Follow up question - does plan b in any way cause an increased appetite?
I've recently had a slight increase in appetite. It doesn't seem like I'm really full any time.
Then again - I have been going through some adjustments at my new job - making me a bit stressed. In addition, I have been stressed out over this whole plan b thing, and while I have felt more hungry, when I do eat, I actually don't tend to eat a lot.
But is there any way that Plan B itself can cause increased appetite? I haven't gained weight or anything. I just feel hungry a lot.
I've recently had a slight increase in appetite. It doesn't seem like I'm really full any time.
Then again - I have been going through some adjustments at my new job - making me a bit stressed. In addition, I have been stressed out over this whole plan b thing, and while I have felt more hungry, when I do eat, I actually don't tend to eat a lot.
But is there any way that Plan B itself can cause increased appetite? I haven't gained weight or anything. I just feel hungry a lot.
Hello and welcome once again.
Although there is no documentation linking an increased appetite with the use of plan B, many patients do report this.
In my opinion, as plan B is used to skip ovulation, it causes a slight change in the normal process of menstruation. As a result, a few changes occur in your hormonal levels. This change in hormonal levels can be linked to increased appetite.
But do not worry, this is just temporary, and shall soon subside; usually by the time you get your next period.
I hope you found my response helpful and informative. Do write back to me for any further clarifications, or you could rate my answers after closing this discussion and contact me in the future at: WWW.WWWW.WW
Best wishes.
Although there is no documentation linking an increased appetite with the use of plan B, many patients do report this.
In my opinion, as plan B is used to skip ovulation, it causes a slight change in the normal process of menstruation. As a result, a few changes occur in your hormonal levels. This change in hormonal levels can be linked to increased appetite.
But do not worry, this is just temporary, and shall soon subside; usually by the time you get your next period.
I hope you found my response helpful and informative. Do write back to me for any further clarifications, or you could rate my answers after closing this discussion and contact me in the future at: WWW.WWWW.WW
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
When should I expect my next period? Does the bleeding that I just had count as a period? It turned out to be a medium flow- with fresh blood. It lasted about a week- like a normal period would. But it wasn't as heavy as my typical periods are.
Hello.
Yes, you can consider this to be your period. Your next period should come at the same time it usually does.
I hope this helps.
Take Care.
Yes, you can consider this to be your period. Your next period should come at the same time it usually does.
I hope this helps.
Take Care.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
In terms of birth control- do you know of what brands have low dose estrogen? I've Heard that lower dose means less side effects with bloating and potential weight gain. While I know some people don't gain weight, some do. What is the whole potential weight gain side effect with birth control? How much weight do people usually gain and can this be prevented?
Hello.
Estring is a low dose slow release vaginal ring that has to be inserted, whereas, vagifem is a low dose estrogen cream that can be applied, these brands are available in the European and American markets.
The weight gain is usually due to the change in hormonal levels, which is quite common with higher doses, as you have been informed.
This can simply be avoided or rather controlled with a healthy lifestyle consisting of a healthy nutritious diet and regular exercise at least 5 days a week.
I hope this helps.
Take care and best wishes.
Estring is a low dose slow release vaginal ring that has to be inserted, whereas, vagifem is a low dose estrogen cream that can be applied, these brands are available in the European and American markets.
The weight gain is usually due to the change in hormonal levels, which is quite common with higher doses, as you have been informed.
This can simply be avoided or rather controlled with a healthy lifestyle consisting of a healthy nutritious diet and regular exercise at least 5 days a week.
I hope this helps.
Take care and best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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