After Plan B and pregnancy tests

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-21-2006
After Plan B and pregnancy tests
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Thu, 04-20-2006 - 8:15pm

Sorry if these are redundant!

I have read the taking EC can mess up your cycle not only for that month, but the next month as well. I took it last month and experienced breast tenderness and cramping all month before I got my period. I'm having the same issues this month. Could it be related to the EC?

Also, these symptoms also make me a little wary of pregnancy and/or that my birth control failed (I'm on the Nuva Ring.) I had them give me a pregnancy test at the doctor's office this morning and it was negative. Even though my period isn't due for another week, it's been a full 18 days since I last had sex. Can I expect the results to be reasonably conclusive? It was with urine that had been in my bladder all night.

Thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 04-20-2006 - 9:34pm

Hi lola722, welcome!


      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-21-2006
Thu, 04-20-2006 - 9:44pm
I did take Plan B for that reason last month, but I ended up getting my period as expected! My question was whether or not the icky side effects I had from it could have carried over, therefore explaining how I feel this month.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Thu, 04-20-2006 - 10:01pm

Yes, as I said "Plan B can have an effect on the cycle following the one during which you took it, so I’m betting that is what is going on." Ok?


Take care,


      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-21-2006
Thu, 04-20-2006 - 10:27pm
Ah you're right. I'm sorry I totally skipped over it! Thanks for your help.