I took plan b 26 days ago after the condom broke. He had not ejaculated yet but we were still worried about precum so I took the plan b 2 hours later. I did not check the expiration date until after I took it and it had expired. I took another one about 18 hours later. I have not had any bleeding yet just cramps and bloating. I have taken at least 10 pregnancy test and they all were negative. Could I still be pregnant?
Plan b and no bleeding yet?
Question posted by kfine on 23 July 2013
Last updated on 22 May 2023 by Lesstramatizing
Added 24 July 2013:
Now I am having severe cramps but still no period just a thick discharge. I am starting to panic now!!!
Added 26 July 2013:Anyone else got any helpful insight on my situation? Please!!!!!
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9 Answers
Lesstramatizing
23 May 2023
I’m in the same boat mine was new though only took one having cramps feeling constipated really tired not really an answer just more of it’s ok I’m also not bleeding
Sharnidh
9 Oct 2018
I know this is very late, but I hope it helps someone.
I took plan b a week and some days after the end of my period. I was about 2 days into my 'fertile window'..close to ovulation when the condom broke. I took plan b less than 12 hrs later. I had no bleeding afterwards; only breast tenderness and fatigue. I got my period on the expected date (a day earlier... but that occasionally happens).
I have taken plan b before and have bled about 70% of the time. This is my first time taking it close to ovulation. Last time, i took it a few days (about 3 days) after the end of my period, and i bled within a week. Then had my period on the expected date (meaning i bled twice in one cycle).
It all depends on when you take plan b in your cycle.
Also, when i DID get my period this time it came in with a vengeance- VERY heavy and I find my mood swings are bad.
Hope this helps someone who is worried!
LousArk
9 Oct 2018
You've possibly been very lucky, or you may not have been as close to ovulation as you thought, if Plan B helped. We see many women here who were not so lucky, & in general, if you are thought to be around the time of your ovulation (apps & websites are just a guide, as everyone is different, sometimes even with the same length of menstrual cycle) I recommend using the other emergency pill (Ella) or having an IUD fitted. Either of those things can be done within 5 days/120 hours of the sex.
The other thing, is that not everyone conceives, just because they ovulate. It can take some women years of trying.
I'm pleased that you got the result you wanted, & appreciate you trying to put the minds of women, in similar circumstances, to rest, but it may not have been down to the Plan B, or if it was, it may have been that you had already ovulated or were yet to ovulate/weren't as close to ovulation as you thought.
This is for anyone thinking of relying on Plan B when they're supposed to be close to ovulating. If you can, I strongly suggest opting for one of the other 2 methods. If you have not had a baby, an IUD may be painful for you, so probably, at the time of typing this, Ella is your best bet.
Ella can make your regular birth control (if you use any) ineffective, so you need to use extra protection for the rest of your current menstrual cycle (until your next period).
jenloo
21 June 2018
You should be fine, those seem like symptoms
Debra1357
5 Aug 2018
So I had sex and we used a condom ( that did not break) and he pulled out. Then the next day I took plan B just in case. Do you think that there is any chance I’m pregnant?? I really need help I’m freaking out !
indijeanius
2 Dec 2017
What ever happened?? I need closure
SinpleMinded74
30 Oct 2017
Ok, I'm similar in when I took the Plan B... I simply ran to the pharmacy and took it within 2 hours (and I did NOT understand how it worked until After I took it, then read up on it). I am not on any form of BC, bc it raises my stroke risk (afib), and at the time I had not had sex in over 2 years (so not an everyday happening, so forgive me if I'm ignorant on this!). This Weds I had definite internal ejaculation (Oct 25th). The first day of my last period was Oct 6... normal 28 day cycle when I've paid attention. This puts day 14 on Oct 20 (but day 17, as mentioned, puts it 23rd). Obviously, it likely didn't delay anything beneficially. Does Plan B effect implantation, or actual fertilization in any way? I've been experiencing symptoms (slight cramping... headache... lite brownish discharge), and of course my mind races to imagine that this was implantation (on day 4). I'm 42 and overweight, and my partner is quite a bit old than I am.
I'm really hoping that this helps to make the chance of viability of sperm and egg to be less. I've been reading about copper IUDs, but that makes me nervous for some reason, and it would need to be in by tomorrow (so not likely to happen). Please share with me your thoughts on any and all of this. Thank you!
LousArk
30 Oct 2017
This is a 4 yr old question. Pls start your own to avoid confusion, & I will look out for it.
SinpleMinded74
30 Oct 2017
Sorry, LousArk, I have already done that but I've gotten no response. I saw some similarity in timing, so I thought I might ask here in case someone might respond even with it being an old post. Thank you.
LousArk
30 Oct 2017
If you click on your Activity, on your profile page, you have asked no questions. I checked there for it.
Plan B only works by delaying ovulation. If you're too late to do that, then it won't help. In that case you'd need either the IUD, or the other emergency pill, called Ulipristal Acetate (Ella). That pill does work in the other way you mention. Either of those can be done within 120 hours (5 days) of the unprotected sex.
LousArk
9 Oct 2018
I just want to add an update to my earlier comment.
The Manufacturer states that Plan B works by delaying ovulation. They say it's possible it works in other ways, but don't say it does, as it has not been proven.
Scp2218
6 Oct 2017
Ladies, I took the plan b pill within two hours after the condom broke. This happened on the 23rd of September and my period was supposed to begin on the 5th of October. I was SO nervous that I would not get my period. One of the side effects was that you were supposed to spot like the following week or something. None of that happened for me. Instead of starting my period on the 5th, I started it on the 6th of October (thank God). So I would say if you’ve taken it within the time frame you’re supposed to, then do not worry yourself. Also, the earlier you take it the better!
LousArk
7 Oct 2017
You can still get bleeding & be pregnant. Not everyone gets spotting or bleeding, either.
You took Plan B at a very risky time of the month, when you would have been better to use one of the other methods of emergency contraception, so I'd do a test to ensure that you definitely are not pregnant.
Plan B works by delaying your ovulation until the sperm leaves your body. If you're already ovulating then it can't do that.
If your periods are regular then it's most likely that you will ovulate around days 12-17 (a safe estimate).
Day 1 of your menstrual cycle is the first day of your period.
Sanej21
13 Aug 2015
From my experience, I got my period a week later than my expected period. Thank you God. I also read other forums and same happened to them. Plan B can cause your period to be late... It is normal. I did 3 pregnancy tests and it came out negative. I am gonna do one again tomorrow to make sure.
I had sex on July 8th. I took plan B 3 hours later... I started having a somewhat normal period 1 week later... I had unprotected sex again on July 17th (I know... -_- stupid mistake)... I have been praying for my period to come. My expected period is suppose to be on August 1st... My period came on August 13th... so happy... so please be patient and wait.. it will come... also, please do not have unprotected sex... not good. Learned my lesson.
DzooBaby
23 July 2013
It is unlikely that you are pregnant. Plan b is notorious for delaying a woman's cycle and since you took two doses (even though one was expired) so close together it is just messing up your cycle. Give it a month or two and it should regulate back out. However, it could still be too early to tell with tests. You are testing a bit early. It takes a while of pregnancy to trigger a positive test. You shouldnt really test until you are at least a week late for your period or about a month after a sexual episode. I would be most likely to say it is just Plan b messing with your cycle though. Plan b is about 80% effective when taken within 3 days of a sexual encounter. This is a little better odds than nothing. If you dont want to worry, you should think about getting on birth control pills. They are about 98-99.9% effective when taken properly.
kfine
24 July 2013
Thanks for your comment. I was on birth control but was in the process of switching to a new one that is why we used a condom.
DzooBaby
24 July 2013
I'm not sure why they told you to wait a week, that is a bit strange. Usually you can go right to a new pack as soon as you finish the inactive pills from the old pack. I wouldnt be too worried, I still think it is Plan b messing with your cycle.
Baribi1
12 Aug 2018
Did your period ever come? Were You pregnant?
kaismama
23 July 2013
Stop doing pregnancy tests, you'll drive yourself crazy. Plan b really messes with your cycle and that's if you take one, but you had to take 2 in a day. It will make your period late for sure. It will also give you side effects that seem like pregnancy. When was your period due? If the next time it would be due rolls around and you don't get one then, then do a pregnancy test. Or you can see a gynecologist and they can do a blood test, which is more accurate that early on. They can also sometimes tell with an exam if you are pregnant.
Why not get on the pill or something, then you don't have to worry about this stuff. Its also safer then taking so much plan b.
kfine
24 July 2013
I was on birth control but was in the process of switching to a new one due to some complications.
kaismama
24 July 2013
Good lord. You don't need plan b if you're on birth control. You're not going to get your period until the inactive week of pills. Plan b does not make you bleed. It prevents ovulation, it does not cause a miscarriage.
kfine
24 July 2013
I had not used birth control for over a week. I was told to wait a week before starting my new method.
kfine
24 July 2013
Also I can't remember when my last cycle was. I am very irregular even on birth control. That is why I went ahead and took the pregnancy tests. From the 27th of last month (day of sexual intercourse) until today is 27 days. Is that too early for an accurate result?
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