There are no significant health risks associated with the use of Plan B
. However, doctors and other health professionals do not recommend it as a regular form of birth control because it is less effective than other methods.
Can Plan B cause future problems?
Plan B does not affect your future fertility
, no matter how many times you take it. However, you should not use Plan B as a long-term form of birth control because it can cause irregular bleeding, headaches, and fatigue. Birth control options that are more effective include the pill, patch, implants, and IUDs.
Can Plan B cause serious side effects?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects
. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: severe lower stomach pain (especially 3 to 5 weeks after taking levonorgestrel). A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
When do Plan B side effects?
Day 1:
After taking the pill
, you may experience mild side effects like nausea, vomiting, and pelvic pain. Some people may vomit within two hours of taking the pill. In this case, it is important to retake the pill to guarantee its effectiveness.
How long do Plan B stay in your system?
Once ingested, it's only effective for a maximum of
about five days
. After this amount of time, the hormones that were in the pill will have left the body.
Can Plan B hurt ovaries?
General. The most commonly reported adverse effects are alterations of menstrual bleeding patterns, nausea, abdominal/pelvic pain, headache/migraine, dizziness, fatigue, amenorrhea,
ovarian cysts
, genital discharge, acne/seborrhea, breast tenderness, and vulvovaginitis.
Does Plan B have emotional side effects?
The emergency method can also cause mood swings and you may feel more emotional than normal
. This is due to the hormones in the pill and should resolve within a few days, however, if you're worried or if you experience ongoing feelings of depression, speak to a medical professional about it.
What gets rid of Plan B side effects?
You should eat soon after taking the pill to reduce the any related nausea. If nausea occurs, a home remedy may be prepared and taken, such as
ginger or clove tea with cinnamon, or antiemetic medication
.
Can too much Plan B make you infertile?
No. Using emergency contraception (EC), also known as the morning-after pill,
more than once does not affect a woman's fertility
— and it will not prevent her from becoming pregnant in the future. Women should feel free to use EC whenever they think it's necessary.
What happens if you take Plan B 3 times in one month?
There's nothing harmful or dangerous about using the morning-after pill as often as needed
. But it's not the best method to use on a regular basis, because it doesn't work as well as other types of birth control (like condoms or the pill).
Can taking Plan B cause a miscarriage?
Plan B doesn't cause miscarriage
and isn't an abortion pill. You shouldn't have the type of heavy blood flow that contains large clots.
When do Plan B side effects end?
Plan B also notes that most of their common side effects can last
up to 24 hours
, but usually no longer.
Can Plan B cause panic attacks?
They found that while
many women reported an increase in depression, anxiety, and panic attacks while on the pill
, they didn't feel taken seriously when they reported these symptoms to their doctor.
