Pregnancy

[helloleanteen]

So I had to take two plan b pills last week For two days now I've had this weird feeling in my stomach like a constant hunger pain with burping and feeling like I have to poo. Not nauseous. It's really worrying me And it's also annoying. What do you guys think.. Plan B? Pregnant? Or something else unrelated to either.

[Heather]

Two doses of Plan B in one week is a lot, and Plan B, like any medication, carries some possible side effects. And, like with any medication, when you use it a lot -- again, two doses in one week is a lot -- you're more likely to both have side effects and to have them be greater than they would be with less frequent use.

Feeling constipated and bloated, and having stomach issues are all things often associated with emergency contraceptive pills as side effects.

Moving forward, what do you feel like you need in order to use a method of contraception at the time of sex so that you aren't using Plan B as your only contraceptive, which is just never a good plan, both per the cost, the level of effectiveness and side effects?

[helloleanteen]

After this whole ordeal is over, and I get my period, I'll be getting nexplanon.

[Heather]

Perfect! That's one of the most effective and easy-to-use methods there is!

Since it doesn't provide any protection against sexually transmitted infections, would you also like any help learning how to negotiate condom use with your partner, so you can be covered on both fronts?