Excessive Plan B use: Reproductive system damage?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am concerned about my reproductive health. Due to poor planning, I ended up taking the next choice (generic Plan B) pill three times within two weeks period. After the third time, I have had mild cramping and spotting every day for two weeks straight now. I am very concerned that I did some permanent damage by taking so much progesterone. I took a pregnancy test, so I know I am not pregnant. I have also been taking my normal birth control (progesterone-only Lyza pill) normally since taking the last dose of Plan B. Any suggestions on what is happening to me?

Answer 1

Hi,

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Plan B is an emergency pill and there are only study about once in a month. There is no study about its effectiveness more than that. And three times in a week is high number. So you cannot say whether it is working or not. And you are taking progesterone-only pills after that. Now, you can take these tablets but have to start after the period. And the bleeding is actually not your period, it is breakthrough bleeding due to high progesterone. Drink more water. Cramps is one of the side effects of progesterone. Stop every medication and wait for your menses. And if you are still bleeding then consult a nearby gynecologist, she has to see the amount of bleeding. Do urine pregnancy test after four to five days. According to the bleeding amount, you may have to take combined pills for a month. Emergency pills can irregularize your period. Do not use these many tablets next time without any consultation. Consult a nearby gynecologist and do have one session about what to use and when to use contraception options available to you.

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