Did Plan B mess up my period, or am I pregnant?

Birth control and pregnancyFemale parts
Written By Tessa Commers

Period changes are the most common side effect of Plan B, so a delayed period does not automatically indicate pregnancy. Here’s a quick list of important points and expectations about emergency contraception:

  • Available to anyone without a prescription at a drugstore (in the US)

  • Needs to be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex

  • Short-term side effects include breast tenderness, nausea and cramps

  • Menstrual irregularities are also super common. Your next period can come early or late, and sometimes you might have spotting. 

  • If you’ve not had a period 3 weeks after unprotected sex, it’s best to take a pregnancy test.

Tessa Commers https://www.askdoctort.net
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