Why is my period so light this month after taking Plan B?

Why is my period so light this month after taking Plan B?

Some irregular bleeding — also known as spotting — can happen after you take the morning-after pill. Getting your period after taking emergency contraception (EC) is a sign that you’re not pregnant. It’s also normal for your period to be heavier or lighter, or earlier or later than usual after taking EC.

How late can your period be after taking Plan B?

The morning-after pill can cause your next period to be: A few days to a week early. A few days to a week late. Heavier than normal.

Can Plan B mess up your period for 2 months?

Taking Plan B (also called emergency contraception, or the morning-after pill) can temporarily change someone’s menstrual cycle, so your girlfriend’s period will probably be different for at least a month. There’s nothing harmful or dangerous about using the morning-after pill as often as needed.

Can Plan B cause a missed period?

by Drugs.com Yes, Plan B (levonorgestrel) can delay your period or cause bleeding to occur outside of regular menstrual bleeding because levonorgestrel is a synthetic hormone. To prevent pregnancy, Plan B, like other birth control pills, must alter your hormone levels, which can prompt these menstrual changes.

Can the morning-after pill delay your period for a month?

After taking the emergency contraceptive pill (‘morning after pill’), your period is likely to come on time or a few days early or late. Sometimes it can be a week late and sometimes even later. If your period is over a week late, we would recommend taking a pregnancy test.

Can Plan B mess up your cycle for 2 months?

Can Plan B cause you to skip a period?

Can Plan B Make your period lighter?

According to the package insert, Plan B can cause other changes to your period, such as heavier or lighter bleeding or getting your period earlier or later than normal. This type of bleeding after taking Plan B isn’t generally a cause for concern.

Can the morning-after pill make your period longer?

The morning after pill may not only cause irregular spotting and bleeding but it may also have an impact on your next period. Although most women still have their period on time, you may have it several days later or earlier than usual.