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What Are The Long Term Side Effects Of Taking Plan-B After Unprotected Intercourse?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2022

Question: Hello
I took Plan B on 6/18 after having unprotected sex and him finishing in me on 6/17. I spotted 4 days later on t hursday and got a full period immediately after that lasted almost a week. However, it is now a few weeks later and my stomach seems to be getting odd feelings as if a bubble is popping..that kind of sensation and a "nervous" "butterfly" feeling. Is this a long term side effect?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Short term effect

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

All the bloating, popping feeling is due to the gaseous distension caused by the plan B or levonorgestrel.
It is a short term effect and will remain there for 3-4 weeks maximum.
There is nothing to worry.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (19 minutes later)

Thank you so much. It is such an uncomfortable, constsnt feeling that has been causing bloating and the "nervous feeling" nd bubble popping sensation all week that it has just made me so nervous. Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The progesterone hormone in plan B slows the intestinal movement causing bloating and discomfort.
You can get back to me anytime for further health related questions by asking a direct query to me on this portal.

Regards,
Dr. Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D