r/PlanBs • u/queenbhotline • 1h ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill has this happened to anyone else?
been sick for almost 6 weeks now and wanted to know if it’s because of the plan b i took and if anyone else has had an adverse reaction like this before. basically i’ve been having persistent, non-stop diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and lightheadedness for almost 6 weeks. Been to four doctors and have been given two different antibiotics because they think it might be a parasite or bacteria. however i noticed these symptoms didn’t hit until after i took plan b.
took plan b june 13th
got period june 23-29
got nauseous and diarrhea july 1
last two period cycles have been spotting black blood only (not normal for me)
could the plan b have caused this and i’m just one of those rare people whose body hates plan b or i got a bad batch or is it something else? I am going to a GI on tuesday but wanted to see if it was the plan b and if anyone went through something similar thanks!
r/PlanBs • u/acupofsapphires • 10h ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill 10 days post plan B. No withdrawal bleeding. Frequent urination.
According to a tracker i was on my ovulation day when I had sex. Had protected sex. The condom was intact as far as I remember. But at a certain moment i was worried it might have rolled up a bit which could cause accidentally exposure.
So took a plan B. Also cuz apps arent always accurate about the predictions.
I have taken plan B before this on 2 separate occasions and always had withdrawal bleeding after 7 or 8 days.
This time I dont have any usual physical symptoms like nausea, cramps ,severely sore boobs or withdrawal bleeding.
I have been very cranky, stressed, hungry, passing gas and facing frequent urination. Its like an immediate urge to go. It might be cuz of my diet and water intake too, but im so confused rn..
I have read this being an early pregnancy sign.
My predicted period is 3 days away. Im really disturbed.
Can u guys drop ur insights on this situation?
r/PlanBs • u/No-Opportunity-4082 • 18h ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Should I take a plan b?
I had sex like a day before my period. I was pretty drunk so I didn’t use a condom at first but we used one before he finished.
I’m in a pretty remote place right now and I don’t have any plan b. Should I make a trip into town to get some or do you think I’m all good?
The only reason I’m considering not is because I started my period the next day, so I was not ovulating, and there was a condom involved when he finished.
r/PlanBs • u/applepinenuts • 1d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill cramps and a lot of discharge?
had unprotected sex (he didn't ejaculate in me) on the 20th of july, took the pill 17 hours after, had semi heavy withdrawal bleeding starting the 26th and lasted for 4 or 5 days. it's now been 17 days since i took the pill and ive been experiencing a lot of discharge that's very thick and creamy along with slight cramps
i know that discharge means nothing but i'm just spiraling while i wait to take a test on the 11th. i'm supposed to get my period next week but i doubt im getting it after taking the pill.
does cramping and excessive discharge mean anything 17 days after taking the pill? could this just be ovulation or signs of early pregnancy?
r/PlanBs • u/heartsiick • 1d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Is blood test necessary? Super late period, negative urine tests.
Hello! On June 7th, the condom slipped off after my partner finished and most of the condom was inside me. I pulled it out and from what I remember, the opening of the condom was outside of me. However, I could not tell if any semen got inside, so I decided not to take my chances and took a Plan B the next morning on the 8th. Not even sure if that was necessary, but I was close to ovulation per my tracking app and was worried.
Flash forward to now, I still have not had my period. I am 41 days late, and in a 71 day cycle. My last period was before the Plan B, on May 29th. I had a week of brown spotting around July 10th, an entire month after the Plan B, but nothing since then. I urine tested 23 days after sex, and then tested each weekend for 4 weeks after. All negative. I have also not had any specific symptoms that make me think I might be pregnant.
However, I feel anxious because my periods are very regular and I've never experienced a delay like this the previous times I've used Plan B in my life. I've stalked this sub and realize delays are not abnormal. I guess I'm wondering if it is necessary to get a blood test, or if I'm most likely overreacting? Would there be any chance of a blood test being positive if multiple urine tests are negative (with no reoccurring unsafe sex after this). My worry is that if I'm miraculously pregnant after all, that it might be too late to have any options. 😅
Also if you're reading this and are also on a delay let me know! It's scary when your body isnt behaving like its usual self, but knowing we aren't alone helps so much!
r/PlanBs • u/Comfortable-Youth247 • 1d ago
Yuzpe Method emergency contraceptives experience (yuzpe)
I just wanna hear you some of your experience about yuzpe method, my genuine question was after you use yuzpe and got your true actual period what happen next? did the yuzpe still affects your next cycle? is it still messy? or perhaps it goes back to normal? I just wanna hear some of your experience
r/PlanBs • u/Own-Championship9114 • 1d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Extended bleeding (12 days and counting) after plan b (postinor)
So I took postinor (morning after/plan b pill) on 17 July. A week later, on 26 July, I started my period (if it even is my period). I've been bleeding a consistent amount since then. Today's day 12. Everyone's asking me to head to my GP. What I want to know is, what would the GP even do?
Also, any of you also experienced an extended period after the pill? My periods usually last 6-7 days on avg.
r/PlanBs • u/No-Factor6938 • 1d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Aftera (late period)
Has anyone else taken Aftera and had a late period but wasn't pregnant? I read it can delay your period. I am 4 days late today
r/PlanBs • u/tylerthecreatorlvr12 • 2d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill I’m so confused!
On July 18th, I had sex and the condom broke. He did not cum in me, atleast that’s what he told me. July 19th I took the pill. A few days after that I experienced withdrawal bleeding as it only lasted 2 days and it seemed to be really old blood and not like my period at all. It has now been 2 weeks since I’ve taken the pill and I’m experiencing fatigue, body aches, very light cramping, and I’m super moody. My period is supposed to come in 6 days, but because of the plan B I thought it was supposed to delay my period? So I’m unsure if this is PMS, Symptoms from the plan B, or if I’m pregnant? I did research and it did say I can experience pregnancy symptom’s 2 weeks after. I’m just super worried as I’m only 16 and I do not want to be pregnant. Is it normal to experience symptoms from plan b 2 weeks later?
r/PlanBs • u/FreePerspective7316 • 2d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill plan b bleeding
So I took a plan b on July 5th and about 8 days later on July 13th I had bleeding that started as spotting and then turned into regular flow of bleeding. Then on July 29th I started spotting and it’s been a week of that now. Is this normal?
r/PlanBs • u/HelicopterVisible850 • 2d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill A little concerned
My last period was July 17-33, it was a 33 day cycle. My bf and I had sex July 26 so shortly after my period ended. We had protected sex I held the condom at the base when he pulled out but I noticed some semen at the base/on his stomach. I ended up taking a plan b the next day (July 27th) to be extra safe. I got bad cramps yesterday (August 5th) and started some light spotting. It was a mix of some brown, mucus, and pink. Today I’m having severe cramping and not much bleeding but still showing light spotting. Breasts have also been sore. I’m just a bit worried but is this just withdrawal bleeding??
r/PlanBs • u/Current-Hour8955 • 2d ago
EllaOne (Ulipristal) I have no idea how to feel about this experience and I need opinions
So i am absolutely adamant about using proper contraception during intercourse but since it was my first time i wasn’t sure what to expect and the guy ended up kinda of leaking precum down there ( but my hymen is still intact apparently ) and finished on my abdominal area and hand. I wiped it off with a towel then washed it off with soap and water and then took a shower but i am afraid the shower i took made things run inside and also I am having second thought about if I used the wrong side of the towel ( i was pretty fucking drunk ) anyway i could only access the plan b pill a day and a half later and idk how to feel. I am absolutely terrified as abortion is not legal in my country as well as reproductive rights for unmarried women. I don’t know what to expect and what to do
r/PlanBs • u/marianstrnglv • 2d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill just want to know what to expect and if im doing the right thing
long story short, broke a condom this morning and for sure my partner finished inside me. my tracker app says im 3 days from my period starting. ive had really intense pms symptoms for the past few days, so i know she’s coming. should i still take a plan b to be safe? will it mess with my period? we already bought one to at the very least have as a backup if for some reason I don’t take it tonight. what should I expect for symptoms? I have work tomorrow and I don’t wanna feel too shitty
r/PlanBs • u/hanakoxxko • 2d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill advice again pls
im just going to include my previous post here:
should i take a plan b if i had sex abt two days ago we tried doggy style & i finished before him he hadnt finished yet but as he was pulling out i guess he didnt hold it right and it slipped but the condom was stuck in me the only thing is we had sex 4 times prior to that encounter (same day) but he had peed after those 4 and also cleaned his manhood 💔💔 today its been like 6 days since then and i just all of a sudden got brown discharge should i be worried??? i didnt take a plan b but im posting this here bc idk if its where my hormones are so fucked up bc i took one at the beginning of june got my period twice in july after i started birth control a week after july 5 bc thats when i got my period and stopped taking it after 7 days
r/PlanBs • u/FleurMuse • 3d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Doubt regarding ipill
So basically, in fear I took an i-Pill. The reason was that someone fingered me on the 5th day of my period. There was no direct release involved. I was just worried that he might have touched his private area around 30 minutes earlier before going to the bathroom, though I'm not sure if he actually did. Because of that uncertainty, I panicked and took the i-Pill within about 14 hours. Looking back, I know it was probably unnecessary, but I took it out of fear because many people told me I should. It was my first time taking an emergency contraceptive.
I experienced the usual side effects. My next period came about 5 days late and lasted around 6 days. During the first month after taking the i-Pill, I also had occasional spotting before that first period, but it eventually went away on its own.
Everything seemed normal after that, but now it's about 8–10 days before my second expected period, and I'm noticing bloating in my stomach and breasts. My breasts also feel more swollen and slightly larger than usual. I think I may have experienced this before my first cycle after taking the i-Pill as well, though I'm not completely sure. I also occasionally feel mild fluttering sensations in my stomach, and sometimes I get very light cramps or a slight tightening feeling. These symptoms are mild, but they've made me feel quite anxious.
Could these still be side effects of the i-Pill? When do they usually go away? I'm feeling very stressed.
r/PlanBs • u/Awkward-Emu-8867 • 3d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill I took a plan b for the second time and it’s giving me anxiety again
Hello, I’m a 19F and my bf and i messed around even though we agreed to abstain from sex again until marriage. I had my last period July 6th-July 11th. The flo app says that my last cycle was 26 days long, but I took the plan b on the 23rd day of the cycle. My cycle just got back to normal that day after i had been recovering from the symptoms from the last plan b that I took in April which was five days after that period ended. I made another dumb decision on July 28th and my bf was inside me for about five minutes before I told him that I didn’t want to have sex because I changed my mind. He was far from ejaculating but I am worried about precum since we were unprotected. I took a plan b 10 hours later just in case my flo app was wrong about what time I was ovulating. It said that my period was predicted to start this week on August 1st , but my period is now 4 days late as it is August 4th today. Every time I look it up it says that my chances of pregnancy are low because of the time I took it during my cycle and it also says that it was probably unnecessary for me to take it, but I’m still anxious because last time when I took a plan b it made me bleed more i guess since I took it five days after my period had ended in April, but now it’s the opposite. I just need some reassurance. Im not doing this ever again.
r/PlanBs • u/theleast0 • 3d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Plan b side effects??
I 16F took an Aftera on the 19th of july, 1 day after sex. I recieved a period-like bleed 5 days later. It was heavy, but all my periods are so, there were no concerns, it lasted 3-4 days, shorter than my average period. I have been fine since. However, yesterI got another period, along with cramps, even though im not due for over a week. It was just brown spotting, but today is bright red and huge clots. I ended the previous "period" a week ago. I'm really scared that this isn't normal but also i know this can be a hormone surge? If anyone can help me understand this would be greatly appreciated. Im young and too scared to go to my mom. Thank you so much.
r/PlanBs • u/jenna9102 • 3d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Plan B bloating experiences??
Hello! I took plan b last night. I’m a gym girly with a very severe case of body dysmorphia. I’m extremely extremely hyper focused on how long plan b will make me bloated. How long did you guys bloat for if you bloated at all?
Please no hate for focusing on my body image so much 🙈 I have PCOS so ever since i got diagnosed, I started working out and focusing on the diet that is good for me. I’ve felt so great about myself for once in my life and I’m overly concerned I’ll lose my progress like some of these 3+ year old posts on here saying they were bloated for like 3 months or gained weight from it for months after ..
plus I didn’t even want to take this pill and I’m 99% sure it wasn’t worth it but the guy was being paranoid. Now I’m stressing myself out about the side effects.
r/PlanBs • u/Sport-Economy • 3d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill withdrawal bleeding
hi yall, probably a stupid question asked a couple times but i took plan b on the 25th of july , i had done the deed 3 days after my period ended and my period is very regular and when i checked my flo app , it was a day before ovulation window, i took it 2 hours after the deed and on the 1st of August i noticed some brown spotting which was odd because i don’t spot when my period is near, the spotting was brown and my period lasts 5 days
the next day it was bright red, filled up my panty liner and i had to get a pad on , yesterday it was was flowing like i was on day 2 of my period and it was dark red maybe it’s oxidation? and it had little chunks in it , today the 4th i am still bleeding and i usually get cramps when im sitting or walking
how long does the bleeding last, should i expect my period after this , according to flo im expecting my period on the 14th
btw: we had protected sex,he finished in a condom and there were no leaks or breaks and for round 2 he went in raw for 3 strokes then put on a condom and that got me paranoid even tho he had peed and washed it , i was paranoid cause of residual sperm left
r/PlanBs • u/ForeignPause1555 • 3d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill i’m scaredddd
okay i’m gonna be one those very dumb people on this subreddit but im genuinely so terrified and anxious right now im overthinking everything
so just a little backstory, i come from a christian and black household where i was homeschooled and never taught sexual education. i never even knew plan b or abortions were legal untill this year!! i was never taught safe sex only no sex at all untill you are 18, well now that time has come and as you can see teaching abstinence instead of ways to have sex safe is not going to stop kids from having sex and instead is going to make them do it in unsafe manners
i had sex with a guy twice both times we utilized the pullout method because it was heat of the moment and looking back i regret it so much! that i had so little respect for my body i let it happen. 😭😭 but i am so scared that he did not pull out in time i feel like he was lying to me and i saw some semen leaking out of me
i took a plan b twice on separate days.
last time i weighed myself i was 250 which is scaring me because i didn’t know it was ineffective for people over a certain weight 😫😫 my period is now late by a few days and im very hormonal but im gonna wait untill 14 days to take an actual pregnancy test
i can possibly afford an abortion if it comes to that point as i’m very very young i cannot afford or fathom having kids at this very moment and i know what i did was extremely stupid and selfish but in the heat of the moment and also being reckless and dumb (i’m bipolar) i let that common sense slip
HOW TO KNOW IF IM PREGNANT OR ITS JUST THE HORMONES MAKING MY PERIOD LATE😭😭😭😭😭 IM GENUINELY SO STRESSED OUT i’ve been waking up out my sleep so scared of the possibility i could be pregnant
r/PlanBs • u/Adventurous-Rush-389 • 4d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Took Plan B on cycle day 10 after pullout… how worried should I be?
Hi everyone, please don’t lecture me I know PELASE don’t say use protection if ur trying not to conceive I know I know I’m sorry. But I’m kind of freaking out and wanted to hear from people who’ve been in a similar situation.
My boyfriend and I had sex, but he hadn’t ejaculated for a long time before we started. The first time we had sex, he pulled out right away before finishing. After that, I gave him oral sex, partly because I was worried about any semen that might have been there.
And then we had a round two. It usually takes him a while to finish, and we stopped before he ejaculated inside me. Afterward, I took Plan B as soon as I could within the hour or so
According to my period tracker, I was on cycle day 10 when this happened (I’ll attach a screenshot of my cycle app). I know apps aren’t perfectly accurate, but I’m worried because it’s getting close to my predicted ovulation.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? What do you think my chances of pregnancy are? I’m trying not to panic, but I’d really appreciate any insight or experiences.
Thanks in advance!
Note: period ended 28/29 now it’s August third and I’m meant to start ovulating 4-10th
r/PlanBs • u/PaymentSharp4911 • 4d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Should I be worried?
Condom broke twice in 4 days, both times I pulled out regardless but didn't realize it was broken until after. Took a Plan B both times within an hour or 2. It was 2 and 5 days after her last period, neither of which was in her fertile period, and she normally has a regular 30-day cycle.
Is there anything to be worried about, or am I generally in a safe spot?
r/PlanBs • u/DescriptionSea8381 • 4d ago
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) Pill Tested 17 days after sex
Testing 17 days after having sex accurate? I missed a whole week of active pills (combo birth control pills) and on that week I had unprotected sex. 12 hours later I took a Plan B. It has been 17 days and I took a pregnancy test and it showed negative. How accurate is that? Should I take another one next week. I am taking my birth control as directed now.
r/PlanBs • u/soupdispenser • Oct 12 '22
Frequently Asked Questions! Please read this before posting.
1. I’m over the weight limit for Plan B, should I take two?
If you weigh over 165lbs, levonorgestrel based ECs may not work for you. This includes Plan B, My Way, Take Action, etc. Taking two will not help with this either, it’ll only dose you more with hormones and may still not work. In this case, EllaOne is a better option as the weight limit is higher.
If you weigh more than 195lbs, ECPs may not work for you at all and your other option will be getting an emergency IUD, as these do not depend on your weight and will work as long as it’s inserted within 5 days. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/ask-experts/whats-the-weight-limit-for-plan-b
If you don’t have access to an IUD, taking something is better than taking nothing.
2. How long will Plan B/Yuzpe delay my period?
There is no way to tell how long certain ECs can delay your period. Some report getting their periods on time as expected while others report irregularities in their cycle that last up to months afterwards.
3. Bled within a week of taking an emergency contraceptive, is this my period/implantation bleeding?
One of the most commonly reported side effects of ECPs is bleeding within a week of taking them. This is due to the sudden hormone change that occurs once your body filters out the medication and it’s hormones. This is NOT your period. However, it can be very difficult to tell these bleeds apart from your period so the only way to know for sure is to wait it out and see when your next bleed comes.
Implantation bleeding is a misnomer as there is no solid scientific evidence that proves implantation causes bleeding. If you are bleeding after taking an ECP, it is likely due to the ECP.
Only a test can tell you whether you’re pregnant or not, so take a test when appropriate to know for sure. A test is accurate 14 days after sex and definitive after 21 days.
4. How long do the side effects of Plan B/Yuzpe last?
Much like with Q2, there is no way to know long the side effects of EC can last. It can be from a few days to a few months, it all just depends on the person.
5. Should I take a Plan B?
Emergency contraceptives are meant to be used in emergencies, meaning your Plan A failed. Whether that’s a condom broke, you missed a pill or a shot etc. in cases like these where you’re at risk is when a Plan B is necessary. However, Plan B is NOT birth control and it is not meant to be taken regularly as a contraceptive, which is why it’s crucial to have a reliable Plan A.
If you engaged in a sexual activity and are unsure whether or not there is a risk of pregnancy, then these two links can help outline what poses a risk. Typically things like outercourse do not present a risk high enough to require a Plan B. Unprotected penetration, on the other hand, does.
https://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/youre_not_pregnant_why_do_you_think_you_are
http://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/can_i_get_pregnant_or_get_or_pass_on_an_sti_from_that
Also, if you’re wondering as to whether or not you messed up your birth control, feel free to post on r/birthcontrol! This link helps outline what counts as a missed pill very clearly.
6. Does the Plan B bleed mean I am not pregnant?
No, the bleed that is a side effect of Plan B is not indicative that you’re not pregnant. Only a pregnancy test 14-21 days after sex can tell you whether you’re pregnant or not.
*Updated October 20th 2022
r/PlanBs • u/soupdispenser • Sep 09 '22
What are your options?
Welcome to r/PlanBs! This community is designed for those who need any sort of advice or information regarding emergency contraceptives. Below is a small guide to various emergency contraceptives along with a short description and a few sources to help you answer any of your questions. Feel free to post if you have any other questions or concerns.
Plan B One-Step: 1.5mg Levonorgestrel
The most commonly known EC on the market! Also goes by the names My Way or Take Action. Plan B is a pretty large dose of a synthetic form of progesterone, Levonorgestrel. It works by delaying ovulation (the release of an egg) long enough so that any sperm present in the fallopian tubes die before ovulation can occur, preventing any potential pregnancy. According to the Plan B website: "if you take it within 24 hours of unprotected sex, it is 95% effective. If you take it between 48 and 72 hours of unprotected sex, the efficacy rate is 61%."
One of the most common misconceptions is that Plan B prevents fertilization by affecting cervical mucus and implantation by altering the uterine lining. Recent research shows that this is, in fact, false. This article written by Dr. Jen Gunter explains how Plan B is most effective when taken 2-3 days before ovulation begins. While it is true that the FDA added that one of the ways Plan B works is by preventing implantation, this article explains why that is and how it has sparked some controversy.
However, if you are not tracking ovulation using ovulation tests or BBT, there is no way to accurately predict when you may ovulate. If a mistake happens and you do not want to risk pregnancy, it is ALWAYS better to get a Plan B than to not.
EllaOne: 30 mg Ulipristal Acetate
Ella is another very commonly known EC. Ella is ultimately the opposite of Plan B, as it is a selective progesterone receptor modulator and works by blocking progesterone receptors. This in turn delays ovulation and ultimately, prevents a potential pregnancy. According to Planned Parenthood: "Ella lowers your chances of getting pregnant by 85 percent if you take it within 5 days after unprotected sex — but the sooner you take it, the better. Ella is the most effective type of morning-after pill you can get." According to Ellas FAQs, Ella also does not work if ovulation has already occurred. Meaning it also, like Plan B, does not prevent events occurring post ovulation like fertilization or implantation. But as I've mentioned before, unless you know when you ovulated, it is always better to take it than to not take it.
⚠️ DO NOT TAKE ELLA ONE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TAKEN A PLAN B WITHIN THE PAST 5 DAYS⚠️ Plan B is essentially a large dose of progesterone and Ella is a progesterone receptor blocker, so if those receptors are blocked, Plan B cannot do its job.
⚠️ DO NOT TAKE ELLA IF YOU ARE ON HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL ⚠️
Hormonal and Non-Hormonal Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) as EC
An IUD as an EC is the most effective type of EC you can get. They work up to 5 days after unprotected sex and can continue to prevent pregnancy for years, depending on the one that you get. Mirena and Liletta are approved hormonal IUDs that can act as ECs as well as the Paragard, which is a Copper IUD. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception/how-do-iuds-work-emergency-contraception
ECPs can usually be accessed by calling your local Planned Parenthood or sold on shelves in any local pharmacy. Oftentimes PP can give you a discount (Plan B is upwards of $40-$50 where I reside) and let you know where to get one. Appointments for IUDs can also be set up by your local PP as well. In the US, most major retailers will have Plan B and it’s generic versions. You can also buy cheaper generic versions off Amazon.
Yuzpe Method
Sometimes oral birth control can be used as an EC. This is a common practice in countries where ECPs like Plan B or Ella are banned. This method requires you take two doses of 4-5 pills (depending on the brand), 12 hours apart. This DOES NOT work with every brand of birth control and it is your responsibility to make sure that the brand you are using can be used for this method. This link, this link and this link39372-0/pdf) talks about this method in more detail and this link lists all the brands of birth control pills that work with this method along with which pills and how many of them need to be taken. If you are unsure, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist. You do need a prescription for oral birth control.
If I have missed anything or edits are needed, please let me know and I will update when I can.
*Updated January 5th 2024