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What Causes Severe Abdominal Cramps Post Intake Of Plan B?

Had unprotected sex, he pulled out. but to be safe, I took plan b the following afternoon (It was 2am when we had sex). I had major, painful cramps the next day. does that mean it worked? My period is supposed to come within the next 2 days or so. I have minor depression, irritability, tiredness (which is often), and very tender nipples. We had sex about 9 days ago. Can plan b make my period late?
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

Abdominal cramps after intake of a plan B or an emergency contraceptive pill is a common side effect of a plan B pill . It would last for 1-2 days.
A plan B pill prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of having sex. As you took the pill within 24 hours of sexual intercourse, So chances of pregnancy are very less.
Delayed period after intake of plan B pill is a common problem. It is known side effect due to high dose of hormone levogesterol contained in the pill. Therefore your period could be delayed for next one or two cycles.
One should never use emergency pill as regular method of contraception. Use condoms or regular contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy in future. Frequent intake of emergency contraceptive pills can cause serious problems like irregular periods, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome & even infertility.


If your period doesn't occur even after 2 week delay,Consult a gynaecologist

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What Causes Severe Abdominal Cramps Post Intake Of Plan B?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Abdominal cramps after intake of a plan B or an emergency contraceptive pill is a common side effect of a plan B pill . It would last for 1-2 days. A plan B pill prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of having sex. As you took the pill within 24 hours of sexual intercourse, So chances of pregnancy are very less. Delayed period after intake of plan B pill is a common problem. It is known side effect due to high dose of hormone levogesterol contained in the pill. Therefore your period could be delayed for next one or two cycles. One should never use emergency pill as regular method of contraception. Use condoms or regular contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy in future. Frequent intake of emergency contraceptive pills can cause serious problems like irregular periods, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome & even infertility. If your period doesn t occur even after 2 week delay,Consult a gynaecologist Hope this information helps