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Period late but took Plan B pill?
The week after my last period, I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he didn't necessarily "finish" in me but just as procaution, I took the Plan B Pill in less than 24 hours.. After taking the pill I experienced spotting as if I was getting my period again but it was light flow. Now I'm almost 2 months late on my period. I took a pregnancy test (at home) when I was a week late, then another when I was two weeks late and then another a month and a half late on my period.. THEY ALL CAME OUT "NOT PREGNANT." Do you think I'm pregnant or could it be that the pill is affecting my cycle?
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It is possible that the plan B pill has caused a change in your cycle. More likely the stress you have placed yourself under over the missed periods is the cause of your missed period.
Stress causes more missed periods then pregnancy, Your body has to maintain a delicate balance. When this balance is disturbed by something like stress it is quite possible you will miss a period. Antibiotics can also cause a missed period as can certain OTC products.
Try and relax with three home test all negative it is unlikely you are pregnant. If you were pregnant by this time you would have other signs. IF you feel you have to have a definitive answer then make an appointment to see your GYN.
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It's more likely that the pill has altered your cycle, then you are pregnant.
If you are getting concerned, talk to your doctor, but I wouldn't be too worried if I were in your shoes.
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I would like to add that if this was the first time you two had sex and were unprepared, that's understandable, you weren't expecting to need to plan contraception, but you did the right thing with using Plan B.
It can mess up your cycle a bit, throw it off but it works well if taken that early so you're not pregnant.
However, if now that you've had sex, the two of you are planning to continue to do so regularly, or have been doing so for a while, its time to think of getting on a contraception that is right for you. Plan B can be a bit harsher on you than just taking your daily pill. But these and others are hormonal based contraceptives and some people can get side effects to it, such as the same signs a woman experiences if pregnant are some.
It might be best for you to talk to your Dr. about all your options and based on your lifestyle, decide which seems the better choice to try. Follow Drs. instructions to the letter if you want the proper protection. If you don't want hormonal ones, or dont want to have to fuss with remembering to take daily, or whatever the issue, let Dr. know and they can make better suggestions for you.
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It is unlikely you are pregnant. Taken properly, and that quickly, PlanB s quite effective.
It is very likely that the PlanB is throwing off your cycle. That is really very normal. Most women will experience a different sort of odd cycle after taking PlanB.
If you are really worried, talk to a doctor, but based on what you've said here, I wouldn't be too concerned myself.
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