I had sex using the withdrawal method on the 17th of October (which was 2 days after my periods got over), and had Plan B, 4 hours later. My cycle is pretty irregular. I take Omeprazole 20 mg since the last 2 months. 7 days after taking Plan B, I am experiencing moderate cramps, light bleeding, and loose motion. Is this normal?
Light bleeding and cramping 7 days after taking Plan B. Is this normal?
Question posted by sneeze_muffin on 24 Oct 2018
Last updated on 27 October 2018
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Yes, that's common.
You can get any hormonal symptoms that you'd get with a period or pregnancy, for example, & they can last anywhere from days to weeks.
Your period may be late, too. It can mess your periods up for a cycle or two, & sometimes, more.
It's a huge dose of artificial hormone for your body to deal with.
It works by delaying your ovulation until the sperm leaves your body. If you're already ovulating then it can't do that. Some think it works in other ways, but the Manufacturer does not claim that. They say it's possible, but don't say it does, as it has not been proven.
It's not thought that it prevents implantation, but may thicken cervical mucus, to prevent conception. Not proven, though. Just a possibility.
It definitely doesn't work for everyone or every time. It's not as reliable as regular hormonal birth control. It's simply worth a try in an emergency.
With an irregular cycle, there's no way I'd be relying on Plan B. You don't know when you're ovulating, unless you chart your fertility symptoms each day.
If you're fertile, the other emergency pill called Ella, is more likely to help, but, again, they're simply worth a try. Lots of women still get pregnant, despite using emergency contraception.
A recent study by Human Fertility showed that not all men have sperm present in their pre-cum, but of those who do, all of them have it everytime in their pre-cum, even if they urinated after their last ejaculation. You can still get pregnant from pre-cum.
If you want to get a regular menstrual cycle, do some research on Vitex. You can't use it if using hormonal birth control (they'd work against each other & you could end up pregnant, as hormonal birth control deliberately causes an imbalance of your hormones, & Vitex gently balances them), but otherwise, if you're not relying on hormonal birth control, it's great. Wait at least a week, until you're past the Plan B, though.
Re. The Omeprazole, I was on that, too. I got off it when I stsrted to use Slippery Elm Bark capsules, from a health store. No more need for the drug. Worth doing some research into, as Omeprazole comes with side effects. Gave me horrible heart palpitations & irregular heartbeat.
Hope that helps.
I should add, I was on Omeprazole for reflux issues. I use Slippery Elm & also Marshmallow Root capsules. Never looked back :)
Thank you so much for your help!
You're very welcome
Just thought of 1 more thing that will help with acid reflux. Aloe Vera. I take a small glass per day. I had to start with a sip per day & build up to a very small glass per day, as it can upset your stomach if you're sensitive like me, but it really helps get rid of the inflammation, & then the slippery elm & marshmallow root can help keep the inflammation from building.
The aloe vera should always be the inner leaf juice, only. Not from anywhere else on the plant.
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