Anytime you have unprotected sex, there is the risk of pregnancy. Birth control pills are effective after 7 days of daily use. Once you stop the pill, you are no longer protected from pregnancy….there is no “carry over” effect. When you stop and start hormones (any birth control pill, Plan B) frequently within a short amount of time, it is bound to alter your cycle.
Plan B helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. Additionally, Plan B may make your period occur a little earlier or later than usual.
Breast and nipple tenderness can be a symptom of pregnancy. It can be common in women who are just starting or re-starting birth control pills. It may also be a symptom of a soon to come period.
Continue taking the OrthoTriCyclen daily. Wait until after you have completed all of the placebo (sugar/green) pills in your pack. If you do not have a period, perform a pregnancy test, either at home or at a clinic.
20. January 2012
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