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How does plan b react with birth control pills?

By April 22, 2018 - 1:43pm
 
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I honestly know I didn't need to take the plan b in the first place the longest I missed my pill this month was by 2 hours, but I got paranoid because the condom slipped off during sex so about 29 hours later I took the pill anyways to put my mind at ease. I took the pill on the last active day of my month and I only have 4 inactive pills so I read that chances are I may not get my period for that month, but now its about 12 days after the incident and I got a very very light bleeding today. Im terrified of the idea that it could be implantation bleeding is there any other reason the blood would be pink is it all the hormones in me?

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Hello, Krystal08. Thank you for posting.

While it's important to take the pill on time each day and not miss a dose, taking it two hours late will not cause pregnancy. There is no need to take emergency contraception 'just in case' or to 'ease your mind', as all it does is cause unnecessary side effects and a change in the menstrual cycle from an overload of hormones. Spotting and/or bleeding can be a side effect. If you are on the pill you are protected each day. There is no unsafe day. Condoms are not required while on the pill. Some choose to use them anyway. But even if there is a condom mishap, it would not make a difference. Understanding how your BC pills work can relieve a lot of stress. Ask your doctor for an explanation of pills at your next appt.

best,

Helena

April 22, 2018 - 2:36pm
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Thank you so much, I am familiar with birth control pills because I've done a lot of research over the years, but I just don't think I'm emotionally ready to have sex yet. Thank you for your time.

April 22, 2018 - 3:00pm
Guide (reply to Krystal08)

Hello again.

No problem. :)

Helena

April 22, 2018 - 3:28pm

It's probably a little early but my period was supposed to be a week ago so I took a pregnancy test today and it was negative

April 22, 2018 - 1:45pm
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