Comments on: Plan B for Teens on CNN Headline News

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:23:38 +0000

I took the plan b pill within in 24 hours after having an incident with our current contraceptive(condoms), 3 weeks later I found out that I was in fact pregnant inspite of taking the pill properly. Not even a week later I started to bleed heavily and was experiencing horrible cramping. After my ECG levels were monitored for a period of three days, we found out that I had a miscarriage. I was 3 weeks along and could not have gotten pregnant at any other time. I have two children and no history of miscarriages. I can’t help but believe that the plan b pill caused the miscarriage.

By: Dr. Sari Locker

Dr. Sari Locker — Tue, 12 May 2009 11:04:24 +0000

Plan B can change her periods for a time. She should see a gynecologist to discuss all of these concerns, and to be sure that she is in good sexual health. Also, her doctor can talk with her about if she should be on birth control pills, which she would take every day. You should not have unprotected sex again, so if she starts taking birth control pills as directed then she can be protected. If she does not have a gynecologist, or if she is not well covered by health insurance, then she may want to go to a Planned Parenthood to see a gynecologist for a lower cost.

By: nick

nick — Sun, 10 May 2009 17:07:28 +0000

My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex about a month ago. She took the plan b pill about 40 hours after sex, and about a week and a half before she was supposed to get her scheduled period. She got her period the day after she took the pill and its now 2 weeks later and she has her period again. I read that plan b can cause her cycle to be messed up about 4 times before it gets back to normal, but should we be worried?

By: Dr. Sari Locker

Dr. Sari Locker — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:27:45 +0000

If she took Plan B within 24 hours of unprotected sex, then it is the most effective. Because you said that you and she had sex on Sunday and she took it on Monday, then it seems that she did take it within 24 hours (which is good). It is also better that it happened to be prior to ovulation. So, if you took it within 24 hours of sex, then Plan B should work correctly, and sperm and egg should not meet this time. Next time: Please use birth control. Ask her to see her doctor to start taking birth control pills now, every day. Also, use condoms.

By: Jonas

Jonas — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:59:30 +0000

On early Sunday morning my girlfriend and I had unprotected sex. My girlfriend took plan b on Monday and is expected to ovulate Wednesday or Thursday. Does this make plan b any less effective?

By: Dr. Sari Locker

Dr. Sari Locker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:16:41 +0000

If Plan B is taken as directed within 72 hours of unprotected sex, it is supposed to reduces the chance of pregnancy by about 89%. Eighty nine percent protection is okay for an emergency situation, but it is not enough to rely on in your sex life. This is one of the reasons why Plan B should not be used as your regular birth control method. You should use birth control that is much more effective. For example, when taken daily as directed, birth control pills are 99% effective. If you use condoms in addition to birth control pills, then you are really about 100% protected from pregnancy. That is what you should be going for. Before you have sex, see a doctor to get a prescription for birth control pills.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:29:33 +0000

If I took the morning after pill after unprotected sex, what are the chances that I would still get pregnant?

By: Dr. Sari Locker

Dr. Sari Locker — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:24:30 +0000

Everyone reacts differently. Be sure to see your gynecologist now for an exam and to discuss your use of Plan B and your period issue. It’s always best to get your medical doctor’s view on any health issues.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:14:28 +0000

I took plan b. 3 days after I took it I bled heavily for 2 weeks. I have no had a period since. I have short spurts of spotting but no period. It’s said that your period should go back to normal but it’s been 71 days since I took it. No signs of pregnancy just spotting. Since beginning of March I have spotted 3 times. This last time lasting almost a week. All I use are panty liners. I read it can take up to 4 cycles for your period to go back to normal yet I haven’t even had one yet. Our bodies are all different so it will react in different ways.