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What happens to your body when you take emergency contraception?
After you take an emergency contraception pill, your next period may come sooner or later than normal. Most women will get their period within a week of the expected date. Your period also may be heavier, lighter, spotty, and more or less painful than is normal for you.
How long do emergency contraceptive pill side effects last?
The side effects for these medications are similar and usually last a day or two at most. They may include: Belly pain and cramping. Breast tenderness.
Does morning after pill give you cramps?
Cramping and abdominal pain are rare side effects of the morning after pill, but are typically mild. If you notice that the pain is severe or gets worse over time, you should contact your local healthcare provider to check for an ectopic pregnancy.
How do you know if take action pill worked?
Effectiveness. You’ll only know Take Action worked if you get your period. It should start within a week of when you’d normally expect it. If you’re more than seven days late, you could be pregnant.
Can morning after pill cause pelvic pain?
The most common Plan B side effects are fatigue, nausea, and pelvic pain. You may also experience changes in your menstrual cycle, like irregular bleeding. Side effects shouldn’t last more than a few days — if they do, talk to your doctor.
Does take action make your stomach hurt?
Nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, tiredness, dizziness, changes in vaginal bleeding, breast tenderness, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Is it normal to bleed 5 days after the morning after pill?
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.
Can contraceptives cause chest pain?
Over time, that can reduce or block the flow of blood to your heart and cause a heart attack or a type of chest pain called angina. Estrogen in birth control pills can also raise your risk of blood clots. Your chances of heart disease and other complications are higher if you: Are older than 35.
Can birth control cause knee pain?
Hormones such as estradiol have an effect on human connective tissue, making women more susceptible to knee injuries. Indeed, women have a greater risk for non-contact injuries of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) compared to men when participating in the same sports.
What are side effects of take action?
Are birth control pill side effects dangerous?
Birth control pill side effects aren’t dangerous (though there are some possible risks with taking the pill, like with any medicine). You can always call a nurse or doctor, like the staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center, if you have any concerns while using the pill.
How long does it take for birth control side effects to resolve?
Most are mild and may resolve after the first two or three months of taking the pill. If you’re having a hard time adjusting to the pill or you have side effects that last for more than three months, talk to your doctor. They might suggest switching to a different pill or birth control method.
Is it normal to feel nauseous on birth control pills?
Nausea. Some people feel queasy when they start taking the Pill, says Dr. Jackson-Bey. Though it shouldn’t last more than three months after your body adjusts, according to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, taking it with a meal can help reduce how icky you feel as your body adjusts to new levels of estrogen and progesterone.
What are the side effects of estrogen in birth control?
Nearly all forms of birth control involving estrogen can increase your risk of certain health problems. But according to Planned Parenthood, these risks aren’t common. More serious potential side effects of birth control pills include: blood clots. gallbladder disease. heart attack. high blood pressure.