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Should I go to the doctor regarding complications with Plan B?
So about two and a half weeks ago I had sex with my boyfriend. I was on birth control, but I had missed two pills that same week (when I forgot to bring it with me on a weekend trip) so we also decided to use condoms. Well I don't know what happened but the side of the condom tore on the top (not on the bottom where the tip is) and I was afraid that after he came some of it might have gotten out.
We discussed whether or not I should take Plan B because we figured the chances were really slim that I would get pregnant between the condoms and the birth control, but I decided to take it just in case.
I still got a little scared because my period was a week late, but it did happen so I felt okay. The issue is after my placebo week I was on the next week of my birth control (so I'd been taking it for seven days after my placebo week) and since then I've been bleeding every day which isn't normal. I shouldn't be bleeding while on my birth control for over a week. The only thing I can figure is that the Plan B is causing something to happen? However, like I said, I took that over two weeks ago.
Should I consult my doctor or wait it out and see if it goes away after another few days?
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A call to your drs office is free. Those answering the phone will field your question to the Dr or their assistants to see if this is something you should come in about.
Since its been only 2 1/2 weeks since having sex, taking plan B, getting a period, a placebo week and a week of bleeding while taking active pills again, doing the math of subtracting placebo and active pills weeks only leaves the half week of 3 or 4 days in which to have sex, take plan B next day, and that then leaves only one or two days for a period? As a female, I can share my opinion that one day doesnt sound like enough time for a period.
If you are a young teen, your body is still getting used to the hormones of puberty that is changing your body and periods for teens, myself included back then, can be very inconsistent and kthats even without any sex in the equation. But when you start taking the kind of pill that is supposed to stop a period totally or take plan B, it messes up your regular cycle very easily, if it was regular to begin with. If your pill is the kind where you ARE supposed to get a period, then I would think it normal to get one right after the placebo's. And the fact it's lasting longer than usual may be due to plan B, or your body is finally had enough of this sort of birth control and it's not right for you, so your body is acting up. When it may just be an issue of the contraceptive eventually not getting along with your body and needing to find a new one, that is also another good reason to talk to Dr. office and set an appt. They can answer questions and give you ideas of what else there is to take.
Most popular are the hormone based with least amount of fuss involved types, like pills, patches or the shot. But if your body is sensitive to the hormones and will continue to react to them, not only will you continue to have troubles while taking them but you won't be able to have carefree sex, always worrying about pregnancy. I suggest you research now on line about the most effective birth controls hormonal and non hormonal and to what percent effective and side effects if any. You will learn more on line than the little time DR. has to update you on this. Personally, I feel if a female is young,maybe college age and doesnt want kids for a while but has boyfriend or husband, then the best device is the IUD. Until more recently, the only one was a non hormonal one, Paraguard, copper IUD. Now there is the Mirena or whatever the name of the IUD using hormones added to it. The nice thing is if it works for you, the DR. inserts it once and then you don't have to do anything for the next 7-10 yrs. With the copper IUD, I got my period because no hormones are involved and one can stop it and try immediately to get pregnant and with luck be able to do so right away. It is more effective than the pill. The way is works is the same as an ancient contraceptive method of drinking tEa made of the seed and blossoms of wild carrot/daucus carrota. Both make the lining of the uterus too slippery for any fertilized egg to attach to, so you can't become pregnant. Hope all this helps you and do talk to your Dr.
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We are not doctors as such we cannot make diagnoses only recommendations. This is the type of question that at the very least calls for a phone call to your GYN's office to see if they think you should go in and speak with the doctor.
While I understand that the plan B pill can cause a period to occur the time differential seems a bit odd. Therefore my recommendation is you call and check-in with your GYN. It is always better to get your doctor's opinion on matters such as this. Better to be safe than sorry.
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