What happens if I take plan b 5 days before my period?

[Anonymous]

[Massageman]

It might cause a break in your normal period.

What’s Plan B?
It’s an emergency contraceptive pill taken by mouth after unprotected sex. It’s used to prevent pregnancy. It’s not for routine contraceptive use, and it doesn’t protect you against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.

It contains the hormone levonorgestrel. It’s also called the morning-after pill. But you don't have to wait until the morning after sexto take it. In fact, levonorgestrel is more effective the sooner you take it. It is a one-dose regimen: You take one pill. The pill contains 1.5 milligrams of levonorgestrel, which is used in lower doses in many birth control pills.

Levonorgestrel brands include EContra EZ, My Way, Next Choice One Dose, Plan B One-Step, Preventeza, and Take Action. These are given as a one-pill emergency contraception or as two pills taken separately within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
How Does the Morning-After Pill Work?
Depending on where you are in your cycle, levonorgestrel helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It may prevent or delay ovulation.
The drug works by stopping the release of an egg from your ovary. It may prevent sperm from fertilizing the egg.

[MORPHEUS_12]

You forgot to add if you weigh more than 175 pounds that one dose might not work.

[Anonymous]

Plan B is an emergency contraception pill that is designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works by delaying or inhibiting ovulation, which can prevent the fertilization of an egg.

If you take Plan B 5 days before your period, it is possible that you may still become pregnant if you have already ovulated. However, if you have not yet ovulated, taking Plan B can significantly reduce your risk of becoming pregnant.

It's important to note that Plan B is not intended to be used as a regular form of contraception and should only be used in emergency situations. It may also have side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, and fatigue.

If you have questions or concerns about emergency contraception or your menstrual cycle, it's important to seek advice from a healthcare professional. They can provide guidance and support based on your individual situation and needs.

[Danny_dan92]

Plan B is not designed to prevent your period dummy.