Is Plan B necessary if on birth control?

The pill keeps preventing pregnancy during the week you get your period (the “break week” as you called it, also sometimes called the placebo pill week). So if you’ve been taking your pill correctly, there’s no need to use emergency contraception like Plan B.

When should I take Plan B on birth control?

You can take these morning-after pills up to five days after unprotected sex, but they work much better if you take them during the first three days. Take a pregnancy test if you haven’t gotten your period within three weeks after taking the morning-after pill.

What are the side effects of taking Plan B while on birth control?

Taking both types of pill can provide a more lasting form of contraception. The Plan B pill usually contains higher doses of hormones than birth control pills so taking both pills can cause some side effects….Typical side effects may include:

• breast tenderness.
• dizziness.
• a headache.
• irregular bleeding.
• nausea.
• vomiting.

What are the health benefits of birth control pills?

Some of the main health benefits of birth control pills include an improved menstrual cycle (less bleeding and cramps), decreased risk of certain types of cancers, protection from ovarian cysts and an improved complexion.

What does birth control pill brands are out there?

Common brands of low-dose progestin-only birth control pills include: Camila Errin Heather Jolivette Micronor Nora-BE

Is Plan B birth control?

Levonorgestrel (Plan B) is emergency contraception (commonly called the morning after pill) that is used as backup contraception to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex or when birth control fails. Levonorgestrel is a progestin. Progestins are hormones used in many birth control pills.

What are some birth control issues?

Even though birth control pills are very safe, using the combination pill can slightly increase your risk of health problems. Complications are rare, but they can be serious. These include heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and liver tumors.