What Plan B does to your body?
Like any medication, Plan B One-Step does have side effects. The most common side effect is nausea, which occurs in about a quarter of women after taking the drug. Other side effects include abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and menstrual changes.
Is Option 2 pill safe?
The Option 2 Levonorgestrel Tablet gives you an affordable, safe choice to reduce your chance of getting pregnant after you’ve engaged in unprotected sex. Option 2 is most effective when taken within 72 hours of sex, and it will not harm an existing pregnancy.
How long do Plan B side effects last?
Although Plan B can cause side effects ranging from nausea to headaches, these symptoms usually disappear after 24 hours. So by the time your period arrives, you may not feel anything different other than the usual cramps and tenderness.
Does Plan B give you pregnancy symptoms?
Breast tenderness: ~11% of women. Vomiting: ~6% of women. Diarrhea: ~5% of women. Irregular menstrual bleeding: Some women may experience spotting after taking Plan B®.
Is Plan B harmful to your body?
There are no significant health risks associated with the use of Plan B. However, doctors and other health professionals do not recommend it as a regular form of birth control because it is less effective than other methods.
Does Plan B work ovulation?
It’s really quite simple: No morning-after pill works during ovulation, as they’re designed to delay it. If ovulation is already happening, Plan B (or any other emergency contraceptive pill) will have failed before it’s even begun.
How long is Plan B in your system?
Once ingested, it’s only effective for a maximum of about five days. After this amount of time, the hormones that were in the pill will have left the body.
Does Plan B have long term side effects?
There are no known long-term complications associated with taking EC pills. Common short-term side effects include nausea, headaches, and fatigue. If you have questions about the morning-after pill or contraception, talk to your healthcare provider or local pharmacist.