What Causes Heavy Bleeding After Taking Plan B?

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014

Question: hi i just took plan b around 15days ago then 9days ago i started my period which i know is normal. Then around 5days after that it started to go away only the next day it started back but with full force and now today i have never bleed this heavy in my life i mean it was everywhere, my boyfriend and i had sex tonight and i look down and blood was all down my leg, all over him. i mean way worse than if i were to have sex on my period, because i know what that looks like, a pad wouldnt even be able to hold this in. please help me

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Withdrawal bleeding. Follow the advice.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

According to your information, it is MOSTLY suggestive of withdrawal bleeding due to effect of Plan B, causing hormonal imbalance.

In general, it stops automatically within 5 to 7 days without further treatment in MOST cases. However, I suggest you to take TRANEXAMIC ACID group of drug for 3-5 days to arrest bleeding. It is a prescription based medicine.

If bleeding continues despite of taking above medication, you must contact with local gynecologist for clinical examination and necessary investigation.

In addition, you must maintain genital hygiene properly and avoid sexual intercourse until this problem is resolved.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and practice safe sex in future.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 hours later)

is there any other advice foe me from another doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes; post new query

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your response.

Yes, you can get another advice from different doctor after posting a NEW query. I shall anyway inform the administrators to post another query for a second opinion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad