Last Month I Took Plan B Twice In 72 Hours

Posted on Sun, 12 May 2019

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Question : Last month I took Plan B twice in 72 hours and my period came a week early on the 14th. This month I took Plan B on the 26th. I also started my routine birth control shortly afterwards. It is now May 12th when I should be starting my period and I have no signs. I took a pregnancy test yesterday and this morning (clear Blue and First Response) both we’re negative. Should I have concerns of being pregnant? Is my period delayed due to all the hormones?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Delay is due to hormonal pills.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Taking high dose hormonal pills like Plan B frequently are not recommended as these cause hormonal disturbances. In your case since you are also taking a regular birth control pill your periods will be delayed. This is not due to pregnancy. Negative pregnancy tests have ruled out the pregnancy. There is no need to worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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