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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Plan-B?

Hi, I had unprotected sex on 3/10/2016, and I saw my period on 12/10/2016 for 5 days. But right now, i have very tender and swollen breasts and nipples. I had unprotected sex on the 19/10/2016, but I took the morning after pill after 10hours. I m just abit worried if this is a side effect of the pill, or a pregnancy. PS: this just started 2 days ago
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive pill.
You have done the right thing by taking it by 10 hours as you need to take such pills within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse to prevent unwanted or accidental pregnancy.
Since the pill is a hormonal preparation, it can cause certain side effects like the one you are experiencing. However, such symptoms should subside gradually over time.
The pill should cause breakthrough bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake.
In case bleeding doesn't happen by 3 weeks, you need to seek medical attention promptly after taking urine pregnancy test.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Plan-B?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Plan B is an emergency contraceptive pill. You have done the right thing by taking it by 10 hours as you need to take such pills within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse to prevent unwanted or accidental pregnancy. Since the pill is a hormonal preparation, it can cause certain side effects like the one you are experiencing. However, such symptoms should subside gradually over time. The pill should cause breakthrough bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake. In case bleeding doesn t happen by 3 weeks, you need to seek medical attention promptly after taking urine pregnancy test. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.