On March 25 the condom broke during sex, but neither my partner or I realized this until after he had finished. We immediately went to the pharmacy to get Plan B One Step, so I took it between 30 minutes-1 hour after. The next week, from March 30-April 1, I had extremely heavy bleeding that was maroon and bright red. I was a little confused as to whether this was the spotting you usually get after taking Plan B or my period since it was so heavy. It was enough to bleed through a regular tampon in 6 hours on March 31. It resembled my period in the change of color, symptoms like cramps, and heaviness, but was short like spotting is described as being.
Today, April 25, is exactly a month after I took Plan B One Step. I have had 5 negative pregnancy tests in the past two weeks, the last one taken on April 22. For about three days now I've felt like I'm going to have my period. I've been having extremely bad cramps, broke out terribly, have had tender breasts... all symptoms I usually have before my period comes. Before I got in the shower earlier, I noticed that I had very slimy, white discharge with a hint of pink in it. About an hour later, I noticed more blood, but it was still bright in color. It was darker, not as pink, but still bright.
I'm a little worried and definitely paranoid about this situation. I've read so many different forums on this, but none have really fit my situation. I'm definitely not looking for a scolding for having to take an emergency contraception, I just really need someone to shed light on my situation before I consult my family doctor... As clear of an answer, opinion, or anything would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Plan B One-Step- 3 days of heavy bleeding, 5 negative hpts, but no true period a month later?
Question posted by ellb on 26 April 2016
Last updated on 23 November 2016
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ellb; This is very normal listen to Lous on this she is my pro here on plan b it really messes with the hormones and normally the period that you get first is not your real period it is caused by the plan B and then it throws off your normal period for some woman at least one month if not 2 months your just fine.
Hi I have a question! So me and my partner were fooling around but he didn't penetrate me at all and he ejaculated on his stomach. However me being a worrywart I told him to get the plan b pill just in case and I got my period when I was supposed to and I ovulated. I just have been paranoid ever since that moment and if I get my period am I okay? Will this pill throw off my cycle for a minute? Please answer as soon as you can I would very much appreciate it a lot.
All sounds very normal to me. I've had similar using Plan B, & I've also had a time when I took it & had barely any symptoms. It seems to depend on where you are in your cycle when you take it.
As you bled so heavily, you'll not be pregnancy.
Your period is often late after such a heavy bleed from Plan B. It's just a case of waiting for your body to get back to normal, as the large dose of artificial hormone leaves it, gradually.
I've also had the extra discharge, pink/brown spotting etc. All very common with Plan B.
Thank you so much for a quick response. Your past experience really helps ease the mind.
You're very welcome. I know how worrying it can be!
I think I have another question... The bleeding that I described in my post from the Monday the 25th eventually turned into bright red bleeding. This bleeding continued on Tuesday and Wednesday, and eventually tapered off into nothing by the end of Thursday the 28th. On Saturday the 30th, I had brown discharge that has lasted through today. Does this sound normal and/or similar to your experience?
Yes, that sounds normal with the Plan B side effects.
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