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Plan B, what's going on??
I've been on birth control since I was 14, but within the last 2 months or so went off because I couldn't afford it. I am currently back on the pill. Anyway, to make a long story short, I took Plan B about 3 weeks ago just to be safe after unprotected sex, and I'm not sure, but I feel that my body is completely out of wack. For a week after the pill, I had a constant, dull ache in my lower right abdomen, in my ovary area, which went away aftter exactly one week. Then a few days later, I spotted while going to the restroom, and then on Monday or Tuesday of this last week I had horrible cramps like I was starting my period, so I put a tampon in, and when I took it out, it was full, but not my normal flow, as of today I still have bleeding, but not nearly enough for a tampon, and there's always a fair amount of blood when I go to the restroom. I have also had the typical PMS symptoms I get before my period of moodiness and cravings. As of today, I feel bloated and full of air? Still have some spotting/bleeding. From what I've read, Plan B can do many things to your cycle, etc. I'm just concerned about being pregnant of course, because of the spotting. I have no other pregnancy symptoms except for the spotting, what's going on?
When I was 15 I started to bleed and because of my age, my mother had to give consent to simply check me, but I put up such a fight, that had to put me to sleep in order to check me. I was put on bc to stop the bleeding and it worked, so I do understand and I had no idea what b/c was at the time :)....I understand. Judy
It was from Planned Parenthood when I was 14 with my parent present, so its not illegal.
Thank you. I just figured since I was bleeding already that it was my period, just lighter, I'm 24 and its never been this light
The menstral cycle at times comes light or with heavy bleeding also, PMS can be very painful or just feeling miserable. It sounds as if your period is coming, go to the drug store and purchase Midol and it will make a world of difference and I must stress that although you and your b/f have only been with each other, it's important to always use protection to avoid and unexpected and unwanted pregnancy. Good Luck.
Hi, Thanks for the adivce! My mother had taken me to get some kind of birth control at that young age because I had severe cramps to the point where I couldn't go to school, but I do agree, I didn't know it was against the law. My boyfriend and I have known each other for 11 years and have been together for the last year, so we are comfortable not using protection, but I took the Plan B to be safe. Right now, yes, would be the time I am supposed to have had my period, but it's not enough to fill a tampon, much rather a pad.
Here is some information i hope it works for you: Here's how the morning-after pill works: Human conception rarely occurs immediately after intercourse. Instead, it occurs as long as several days later, after ovulation. During the time between intercourse and conception, sperm continue to travel through the fallopian tube until the egg appears. So taking emergency birth control the "morning after" isn't too late to prevent pregnancy.
The active ingredients in morning-after pills are similar to those in birth control pills, except in higher doses. Some morning-after pills contain only one hormone, levonorgestrel (Plan B, Plan B One-Step), and others contain two, progestin and estrogen. Progestin prevents the sperm from reaching the egg and keeps a fertilized egg from attaching to the wall of the uterus (implantation). Estrogen stops the ovaries from releasing eggs (ovulation) that can be fertilized by sperm.
The morning-after pill is designed to be taken within 72 hours of intercourse with a second dose taken 12 hours later. Plan B One-Step works with one dose. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness, menstrual changes and headache. According to the manufacturer, the morning-after pill is more than 80 percent effective in preventing pregnancy after a single act of unprotected sex.
Morning-after pills aren't the same as mifepristone (Mifeprex), the so-called abortion pill. Emergency contraceptive pills such as Plan B prevent pregnancy. The abortion pill terminates an established pregnancy — one in which the fertilized egg has attached to the uterine wall and has already begun to develop.
Plan B is available to women and girls age 17 and older without a prescription at most pharmacies. You must show proof of age to purchase Plan B. For girls age 16 and younger, Plan B is available only with a doctor's prescription.
The active ingredients in morning-after pills are similar to those in birth control pills, except in higher doses. Some morning-after pills contain only one hormone, levonorgestrel (Plan B, Plan B One-Step), and others contain two, progestin and estrogen. Progestin prevents the sperm from reaching the egg and keeps a fertilized egg from attaching to the wall of the uterus (implantation). Estrogen stops the ovaries from releasing eggs (ovulation) that can be fertilized by sperm.
The morning-after pill is designed to be taken within 72 hours of intercourse with a second dose taken 12 hours later. Plan B One-Step works with one dose. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness, menstrual changes and headache. According to the manufacturer, the morning-after pill is more than 80 percent effective in preventing pregnancy after a single act of unprotected sex.
Morning-after pills aren't the same as mifepristone (Mifeprex), the so-called abortion pill. Emergency contraceptive pills such as Plan B prevent pregnancy. The abortion pill terminates an established pregnancy — one in which the fertilized egg has attached to the uterine wall and has already begun to develop.
Plan B is available to women and girls age 17 and older without a prescription at most pharmacies. You must show proof of age to purchase Plan B. For girls age 16 and younger, Plan B is available only with a doctor's prescription.
I'm sorry, but any doctor that gave a 14 yr. birth control, should have been questioned and possibly lose his license, because a 14 yr. old is a minor and would need parental permission for health issues only to obtain them. Also, it sounds as you are having PMS symptoms. Is it time for your period? Also, safe is using protection to avoid unwanted pregnancies, STD's or HIV. I think you are feeling the sypmptoms of your period with the body feeling out of wack. Trying purchasing a pregnancy test and then you can decide what will be the next step.
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