Will Plan B keep me from getting pregnant in the future?

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I’ve taken PƖаח B twice before аחԁ I know іtѕ חοt a ɡοοԁ іԁеа…

Bυt being irresponsible I mаԁе tһе mistake οf having unprotected sex again аחԁ I’m worried.

WіƖƖ іt harm mу chances οf getting pregnant іח tһе future?

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2 Responses to “Will Plan B keep me from getting pregnant in the future?”

Anon Says:
14. March 2010 at 10:22 pm

Plan B contains a massive dose(s) of the hormones that fast-forward your cycle to almost the end. It tell s the uterus – no fertilized egg is coming, get ready for a period. The uterus lining thickens. This makes it very difficult for the fertilized egg to implant – which is why it only is effective for 72 hours, because after that there’s a good chance the egg has already implanted, too late.

After that, usually the lining sheds – which is the normal thing that happens in a period. So for many women, the dose of hormones either messes up period timing or reschedules it to that time.

This also means that you don’t know very well when you ovulate next time – making it that much more important to use protection!

Obviously, before they can sell this pill, they’ve done lots of tests that show it’s safe. However, that’s for several doses. Taking hormones continuously for years (menopause therapy) has been shown not to be a good idea.

Taking Plan B – massive doese of hormones – too often MIGHT have the same result – cause problems with your reproductive system. Once or twice a year might not be bad. Taking this pill once or twice (or more) a month is NOT a good idea. It is for an emergency, "Plan B", not a regular Saturday and Sunday morning thing as plan "A".

I suspect they have guidelines, and your pharmacist may not be able to give it to you too often. You can ask him if there are limits – but ask now, not when you suddenly need it one morning.

So while there’s no evidence yet that it’s a problem, why take the chance?

If it’s a matter of "I can’t remember to take a pill each day" there are shots or implants that last months.

Just Me Says:
14. March 2010 at 10:22 pm

As far as I know, it does not affect your chances of conceiving in the future.

I think the bigger concern, though, is that you need to be on some kind of regular birth control method. NOW. Whether you use condoms, take the pill, or do both, now is the time to start being responsible.

Anon Says:
14. March 2010 at 10:22 pm
Plan B contains a massive dose(s) of the hormones that fast-forward your cycle to almost the end. It tell s the uterus – no fertilized egg is coming, get ready for a period. The uterus lining thickens. This makes it very difficult for the fertilized egg to implant – which is why it only is effective for 72 hours, because after that there’s a good chance the egg has already implanted, too late.

After that, usually the lining sheds – which is the normal thing that happens in a period. So for many women, the dose of hormones either messes up period timing or reschedules it to that time.

This also means that you don’t know very well when you ovulate next time – making it that much more important to use protection!

Obviously, before they can sell this pill, they’ve done lots of tests that show it’s safe. However, that’s for several doses. Taking hormones continuously for years (menopause therapy) has been shown not to be a good idea.

Taking Plan B – massive doese of hormones – too often MIGHT have the same result – cause problems with your reproductive system. Once or twice a year might not be bad. Taking this pill once or twice (or more) a month is NOT a good idea. It is for an emergency, "Plan B", not a regular Saturday and Sunday morning thing as plan "A".

I suspect they have guidelines, and your pharmacist may not be able to give it to you too often. You can ask him if there are limits – but ask now, not when you suddenly need it one morning.

So while there’s no evidence yet that it’s a problem, why take the chance?

If it’s a matter of "I can’t remember to take a pill each day" there are shots or implants that last months.
Just Me Says:
14. March 2010 at 10:22 pm
As far as I know, it does not affect your chances of conceiving in the future.

I think the bigger concern, though, is that you need to be on some kind of regular birth control method. NOW. Whether you use condoms, take the pill, or do both, now is the time to start being responsible.