Sarah T. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I had a period from April 29 to May 3, then had sex on May 8 and experienced bleeding for 5 days starting 5 days later. I had sex again two days ago and started bleeding yesterday. I used Plan B on May 8. What could be causing this irregular bleeding, and should I start birth control now or wait until my cycles are back to normal?

June 24th, 2024

Crystal M. answered

The irregular bleeding you're experiencing is likely a side effect of taking Plan B, which can cause...

June 24th, 2024

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