What are the side effects of taking a Plan B pill?

[Mesonfielde]

What exactly happens to a female body after taking a Plan B pill? I used to think it just caused the sperm and egg to not fertilize each other, but I have read that it essentially is like a "super period" and just rips everything out. So how exactly does it work , what does it do?

[Anonymous]

It prevents ovulation and or forces a period. It's weird.

It's like a super high dose of birth control pills.

It makes you bleed irregularly like mess up timing of your period may cause spotting and late or early period. The way it affects bleeding is different in each female.

It also causes period symptoms like bloating acne and painful sore breasts.

I notice my vagina is also dry since using it unfortunately.

It can make your body hurt.

It sucks but it's better than pregnancy if it wasn't wanted. However it can't be used regularly because using it often will not do much to prevent pregnancy. It also can be bad for your body

[zombiebabe]

normally plan B pills work like this

* It may stop an egg being released from the ovary.
* If an egg has been released, i-pill may prevent the sperm from fertilizing it.
* If the egg is already fertilized, it may prevent it from attaching itself to the lining of the womb.
the side effects are awful... the girl may suffer from disturbing cramps (not pleasant at all)/may also be nauseous after the taking of the pill (may also throw up in the coming hours after taking the pill)/may experience spotting during the cycle/may have heavy flow

[FeelMyLoveBaby]

I am never taking one! :O

[Mesonfielde]

Oh and fun fact, if you throw up then there is a chance it won't work.

[zombiebabe]

@FeelMyLoveBaby : you're right;p

[zombiebabe]

@ Asker :.. it won't work for sure if you've already thrown up lol.. the girl will have to take another one immediately... also its good to know that a girl should not take more than a plan B pill in a whole cycle... frequent using of plan B pill may also cause infertility

[Mesonfielde]

Oh wow, what the fuck.

[zombiebabe]

yeah... pills x=containing hormones can fuck us up if wrongly used!

[Mesonfielde]

Seriously though, permanent infertility?

[zombiebabe]

yup... but not really sure if can be cured with injections and stuffs like that

[Mesonfielde]

I actually seem to be finding nothing about permanent infertility, what is your source on that?

[zombiebabe]

errrr i've been working in a pharmacy... and i'm a healthcare assistant

[hereismyopinion]

You usually start to bleed like you are on your period after two to four days. And you get emotional and ( don't mean to be negative) horny. It depends from female to female because you are putting a bunch of hormones in your body all at once therefore disturbing the homeostasis in your body. It isn't good to take it often that's why birth control is a better option for people who don't want children yet whether you have protected or unprotected sex.

[kittykatg]

I didn't start my period because I had actually just finished mine like 2 days before and we did it as a safty procaution because I wasn't supposed to start my pill for another two days. I did get the worst migraine ever though.

[jacquesvol]

You might want to read this: https://bedsider.org/features/232

[jacquesvol]

Quote:
"Myth 5: ECPs will mess up your fertility if you take them too many times.

There is zero evidence that taking ECPs multiple times affects future fertility. Probably the biggest risk of taking ECPs multiple times is an eventual unintended pregnancy. ECPs prevent about 7 out of 8 pregnancies that would otherwise occur, meaning it’s less effective than other types of birth control like the pill, patch, and ring. It’s way less effective than the IUD or implant. Also, depending on your health insurance, it may be expensive.

If you find you’re taking ECPs regularly, it’s probably more affordable—not to mention more effective—to talk to your health care provider about which non-emergency method of birth control could be right for you. But if you ever have an emergency situation, don’t believe the rumors—ECPs are a safe and effective second chance to prevent an accidental pregnancy."

[Mesonfielde]

Yeah I was fairly concerned about that too. If there were such well-known side effects, I am not sure they would be selling it like that over the counter.

[jacquesvol]

Some (religious) groups are opposed to plan B and spread rumors.

[BassistForever]

The only thing I remember is the cramps. I had horrible fucking cramps for days.

[Mesonfielde]

Do you normally get cramps?

[BassistForever]

maybe for like a half a day, and theyre usually bare-able.

These were just.. wow.