Plan B

[Emilystrange]

I took Plan B 7 days ago and am still bleeding. Is that normal? Also, I am scheduled to start my regular period on the 26th which will probably be late due to Plan B. Don't I need to have a regular cycle before I can start taking the pill.

[msniki412]

I don't think you should have started bleeding that fast after taking Plan b. I took Plan b back on April 7 and didn't start any bleeding until April 15. I would suggest to go to your doctor, because this does not sound right to me atleast. Did you take the pills correctly? 1 pill and then the 2nd pill 12 hours later?

~niki~

[Emilystrange]

Actually I should have stated that I took The Plan B on 6/14 and started bleeding 5 days later on 6/15. It is now 6/20 and I am still bleeding. Is that normal?

[msniki412]

Ok, you took Plan b on 6/14 started bleeding 5 days after taking it? So that would be today if 5 days later? Or did you start bleeding a day AFTER taking Plan b?

[Emilystrange]

I took Plan B on 6/11, started bleeding 6/14 and am still bleeding. Sorry for the confusion, I have to look in my calendar as I am getting nervous!

[Emilystrange]

THANK YOU! It is a light red flow and my period usually lasts 7 days. I am scheduled to start my regular period 6/26

[msniki412]

Your welcome! Please be advised, you may not get the period that you are expecting on June 26. As this may already be your period for this month. Remeber Plan b can cause you to start early. A normaly period should resume next month around normal time or so.

~niki~

[Emilystrange]

So, that means that I would have to wait until next month when I have a regular cycle in order to start taking birth control pills. I think I should still take a pregnancy test after the 26th?

[msniki412]

Unless I'm wrong, but I'm pretty almost 100% sure that this is indeed your period for this month. If however you do start bleeding on 6/26, then I would see your doctor and advise him/her that you were already bleeding this month. How long after of having sex did you take Plan b. I know you only have 72 hours to take it...any chance you took it later then that? If not, then yes I would think you would have to wait until you get your period next month to start your pills again.

[Emilystrange]

Yes, I took it within 24hrs. Thanks for all of your help!

[monkeyflower]

The bleeding you have after taking Plan B is not your period, but a progestin withdrawal bleed. What you describe sounds perfectly normal. However, just so you know, your 'real' period will probably not arrive on schedule.

[jillian4316]

please help!!!!!!!!!
im a young girl and i am sexually active with my boyfriend.. we had sex 3 or 4 nights ago with a condom then we had sex yesterday with a condom as well. Last night my boyfriend and i messed around for a while but never actually had sex he just fingered me and licked.. now when i woke up im spotting blood and it hurting to pee..  should i be worried about pregnancy? PLEASE HELP!