Hi,
Plan B can cause some irregularity in your menstrual cycle, and this is completely normal. I am not sure if the bleeding you experienced on August 15th was your expected period, as it could have been breakthrough bleeding as well (from Plan B). If you were expecting your period around August 15th, then you can probably count it as a period.
Since you have not had a period for 33 days now, any home pregnancy test you take now would be accurate at detecting any pregnancy hormone. Your late period may just be late from the "mega dose" of hormones from Plan B.
If your period does not start within another week, take another home pregnancy test. You can also call your doctor if you are worried. Do you have a gynecologist that you see on an annual basis? It would be a good idea to get on some type of regular birth control.
Please know that anytime you have unprotected sex, you run the risk of pregnancy. It does not matter if the guy did not ejaculate inside you one time; that one time could result in a pregnancy.
Using the withdrawal method (withdrawing the penis during sex before ejaculation) is not a reliable form of birth control for most couples, and is only about 70% effective at best (compared to condoms at 98% effective and the pill at 99% effective at preventing pregnancy).
You are experiencing PMS symptoms, and that is a great sign, especially with the negative pregnancy tests. Hang in there, wait a few more days for your period, and be sure to talk with your doctor about reliable birth control so you do not have this extra stress and worry in the future!
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Hi,
Plan B can cause some irregularity in your menstrual cycle, and this is completely normal. I am not sure if the bleeding you experienced on August 15th was your expected period, as it could have been breakthrough bleeding as well (from Plan B). If you were expecting your period around August 15th, then you can probably count it as a period.
Since you have not had a period for 33 days now, any home pregnancy test you take now would be accurate at detecting any pregnancy hormone. Your late period may just be late from the "mega dose" of hormones from Plan B.
If your period does not start within another week, take another home pregnancy test. You can also call your doctor if you are worried. Do you have a gynecologist that you see on an annual basis? It would be a good idea to get on some type of regular birth control.
Please know that anytime you have unprotected sex, you run the risk of pregnancy. It does not matter if the guy did not ejaculate inside you one time; that one time could result in a pregnancy.
Using the withdrawal method (withdrawing the penis during sex before ejaculation) is not a reliable form of birth control for most couples, and is only about 70% effective at best (compared to condoms at 98% effective and the pill at 99% effective at preventing pregnancy).
You are experiencing PMS symptoms, and that is a great sign, especially with the negative pregnancy tests. Hang in there, wait a few more days for your period, and be sure to talk with your doctor about reliable birth control so you do not have this extra stress and worry in the future!
September 16, 2010 - 1:12pmThis Comment
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