READ IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A LONG DELAY!!! Finally Got My Period After 22 Days! My Experience with Plan B, Anxiety, and Long Delays

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share my experience to hopefully provide some reassurance to others in similar situations. I just got my period after a 22-day delay, making this a 52-day cycle, which has never happened to me before. Never in my life. Here’s the whole story:

My Situation 1. Incident: I had unprotected sex where the condom broke, and I took Plan B right away. - Withdrawal Bleeding: About 5 days later, I experienced withdrawal bleeding, which lasted for 5 days. It was brown, light flow. 2. Another Incident: I had unprotected sex again right after the withdrawal bleeding ended, but didn't take another Plan B. - Period Delay: My period ended up being 22 days late.

Symptoms - Breast Tenderness: I had sore breasts and nipple sensitivity. But it was a lot… I never had this even as a premenstrual symptom, which made my anxiety worse. - Cramping and Pain: I experienced stomach and rib pain, along with some cramping. - Increased Discharge: There was a noticeable increase in vaginal discharge. - Weight Gain: I gained weight despite no changes in eating habits. And some bloating especially in my uterus area. Or it seemed like it. - Frequent Urination: Started experiencing this later on.

Anxiety and Stress The anxiety and stress I went through were tremendous. I was constantly worried, convinced myself I might be pregnant despite multiple negative tests, and experienced catastrophic thinking. Here's what helped me:

  • Pregnancy Tests: I took tests 18 and 21 days after sex, which were negative. Remember, pregnancy tests are accurate 14 days after sex and definitive after 21 days. Trust the negatives. This was also at the time day 6 and 9 of my missed period.
  • Vitamin C: I took 1000mg of vitamin C, which might have helped jumpstart my period. Because I literally got it 4 hours after drinking it. Horrible cramps though 😭
  • Herbal Teas: Drinking ginger or parsley tea seemed to help as well.

Reassurance For extra reassurance, I compiled every comment I could find about people having significant delays after Plan B. Trust me, there are a lot of us. The internet makes it seem like delays are usually just a week, but that’s not true! I will also leave these below ❤️

Key Takeaways - Trust Negative Tests: If you’re getting negative results, believe them. Pregnancy tests are highly accurate 21 days after sex. - Anxiety Can Delay Your Period: Don’t let your mind trick you into thinking your PMS symptoms are pregnancy signs if your tests are negative. - You’re Not Alone: Many people experience significant delays after taking Plan B. It’s more common than you think. It is just so annoying that the internet makes it seem like there is only one week of a delay and if its longer then you are pregnant, like what??? not true at all!!

Good luck to everyone dealing with this anxiety. You’re going to be okay. I promise. 🌸

Feel free to share your experiences or ask questions. Let’s support each other through this!

——————————————————————- I hope this helps provide some reassurance and guidance to others in similar situations! Here are the accounts I compiled, all from this forum:

  1. And l'm also here to give anyone else in this situation some reassurance as well. Plan b got me fucked up. I was 32 days late. And now I can breathe again 😂
  2. Plan B made me miss my period completely in Feb. it was 30 days late.
  3. It ended up coming | believe 4.5 weeks after it was supposed to. My cycles have lined back up since then, and are back to normal.
  4. I got it at exactly 50 days late
  5. I've taken plan b twice and both times it delayed my normally regular period by a month (i.e. skipped following period) no joke....i also know that stress caused a huge delay for me, both after taking plan b and just during my normal cycle so (as hard as it is) try to relax and keep calm! chances are with 2 false tests you're good to go! meds like this really change the bodies natural rhythms so it may take some time to get back to your normal.
  6. Plan B fucks with hormones, and anxiety doesn't help either. The same exact thing happened to me, I took a pregnancy test after 45-ish days, and got my period later that day.
  7. Plan B messed me up so bad I was 3 months late to my period, with cramps for a good 2 weeks and NOT pregnant. It's fine, wait the 21 days take a test, if it's negative, you're good. I also got migraines and felt dizzy for a while.
  8. YES I took Postinor 2 and it made my period delay my 41 days!!!! Literally had a 60 day cycle First test for pregnancy, if the test is negative, Then reduce stress, reduce high impact exercise, sleep for 8-9 hours and eat!! Don't restrict your diet, eat proteins and fats especially
  9. 49 days-that's how long it took! I didn't get my period for 49 days after taking Plan B! During that time, I took 3 negative pregnancy tests and made a couple of calls to Planned Parenthood to calm my nerves. I was also experiencing significant stress during this period due to an upcoming exam. A week after the exam and after I resumed working out, I finally got my period. I have never been so happy to see it!
  10. Yes. I did but after a very very fuckin long time 😭. I guess after 35 days more than expected day. I ended having my period 37 days late! So roughly a 67 days cycle... ! Wohoooo
  11. 2 months later and i got my period. Plan b really messed up my cycle
  12. I haven't had mine in like 2-3 months. i wasn’t pregnant ahah, just extremely late
  13. Update I got it today. I was exactly a month late.
  14. Yeah it came about 2 weeks ago after 2 full months without it
  15. I took one in august and other in October. Haven't had a period in two months but tests are negative lol. l eventually got my period, I think I missed 2
  16. I ended up having my period after a six weeks
  17. I started my period 6 weeks late!!
  18. I got ittt took like 2 months to come mind u my period never did that before
  19. I was actually 40 days late! I was incredibly worried all tests were negative the same for me. But I got mine the 41 day.
  20. Got mine! 28 days late
  21. My period finally came after 40 days since my last period and 28 days after intercourse and taking that plan b, Ijs wanted to say thankyou for those who helped me <333
  22. I took a plan B on the 23rd of May, on about day 14 of my cycle. I spotted a bit a few days later, and then I missed my next period. I took 2 pregnancy tests after 3 weeks of having sex, and they were negative. Today, 22 days late, my period finnally came. I just wanted to come here and reassure some of you girls, because I know I would've needed to hear this myself - plan B can delay your period by a whole month, and there's nothing to worry about. All bodies are different.
  23. Hi everyone!!! Just wanted to come on here and share that my period came 45 days late // I skipped two periods and it finally came!!! Believe your pregnancy tests after 21 days and just chill (easier said than done) but it will come!!! 🫶🏼
  24. My period came 3 weeks late after I took Plan B 🤡 I took FOUR pregnancy tests but was freaking out Imaaao. I got on the pill after because of how stressful that month was 😂
  25. You might not get it this month. Take it from someone who has taken plan b WAY too many times in their life (not proud of it). Your body is very confused and trying to reset itself. The withdrawal bleeding usually means the plan o was effective, so your body could be mistaking that bleeding as a period. Give it some time!
  26. i just wanted to make a post regarding being late due to plan b's. yes, it's very scary and nerve wracking to some people, but do trust the negative tests after 3 weeks. you are okay. plan b delays periods and it's very common which has been said on this subreddit numerous times. i was waiting on my period 2 months after my withdrawal bleed. i just got it tonight i believe (not sure if it's just off and on spotting like i've been experiencing). i was experiencing spotting on and off for a month. the best advice i can offer is for you to wait it out and to keep the stress to a minimum because that just delays it even more. you will get your period eventually. feel free to leave comments on your situations because i will be more than happy to help you and to educate you. :)
  27. i was even delayed for more than 2 months/71 days because of plan b 🫠
  28. that one plan B MADE ME SKIP A WHOLE PERIOD. After my expected period but instead spotting, i was nauseous, cramps, headaches, backaches, cravings and mood swings. Had a lot of discharge and no sign of a period coming. Tested 3 weeks after may 19th and negative. I didn't get my period until June 12th. Day 58 of my cycle and 29 days late. If you are stressed PLEASE try and take a deep breath, you will be okay. Take dollar store tests to ease your mind. I hope this helps someone. This is 100% a wake up call and I do NOT recommend going through this type of stress.
  29. i got my period 27 days later than expected! trust the negative test and see your doctor/obgyn for a blood test just to help any unnecessary stress 🩷those at home tests are 99% accurate, our hormones can be affected so easily!
  30. Literally got my period today!!! Was 42 days late
  31. She finally got her period 11 weeks after (mid July) her last real period (late April). This period was heavier than normal. All those other pregnancy-like symptoms finally subsided with this period. Still can't explain it other than I think that Plan B understates its side effects and duration. Posting this for awareness and hopefully to put some people online at ease.
  32. I got mine after almost 2.5 months 🥲
  33. Don't stress my period was 90 days LATE.
  34. Hi! Yes it took 2-3 months but it got back to normal!
  35. Every time I took a Plan B it took 2 to 3 months for my cycle to get back to normal. Sometimes this meant no periods that entire time, sometimes there was weird spotting, sometimes I had two very short cycles right in a row... You get the idea. Plan B really messes up your cycle.
  36. I ended up getting my period late in September! The app said 34 days late from what I should've had, but then i ended up getting another period 2 weeks after that. So, Plan B really can just mess with your cycle but I'm glad it was effective lol. So far, periods are back on track just a couple days off from app tracking schedule.
  37. took 71 days to get my next period.
  38. Once my period got delayed by 2-3 months due to stress. The doctor got me to do various tests to rule out anything else.
  39. I've been going through a lot of stress in the last few months and I finally got my periods last week after 3 months.
  40. hi, late reply but yes! i got my period almost two months after i took the pill 🥲
  41. I just got my period last week after being nearly 25 days late after taking Plan B on May 31. Plan B basically made me skip a period.
  42. My period didn't come back for four months. If you got negative PTs then you're good dude.
  43. I got my periods today after a month.
  44. Yes! Just got mine after almost a month too!
  45. I finally got it today!!!! Extremely amazing feeling but also terrible at the same time, since it came with very very intense pain than usual and immense bleeding. 😭😭 ( it's negative, it will surely surely come. I ended having my period 37 days late! So roughly a 67 days cycle.
  46. Yes! I got my first period 4 weeks late...then my next one was 3 weeks later
  47. I got my period after being late for 42 days. The doctor said that plan b and stress can both separately delay a period for 3 or even 6 months.
  48. Finally got my period after a little over 2 months! 😭 I'd forgotten what cramps felt like but I'm glad!
  49. I come back to update that my period came to day! On day 51! 1 did have a night of spotting before like my previous. So the Ellaone pill has definitely messed up my regular cycle, four months into taking it.
  50. Today I got my period after 2 months from taking plan b. Most painful!
  51. I got my period about a month and half late but I'm just glad it eventually came lol
  52. Don't stress my period was 90 days LATE.
  53. So l ended up getting my period after missing 2 cycles. I continued taking a pregnancy test and all of them came out negative so my advice for you would be to wait it out before you get any actual confirmation of what it can or can't be
  54. I got it at exactly 50 days late
  55. I've taken plan B at ovulation and it worked! Period was delayed by almost a month though.
  56. Yeah that happened to me to, came back after 2 months. I wouldn't be too worried
  57. My period was gone for 3 months after plan b
  58. my period was delayed for a month and a half
  59. Withdrawal bleed after 5 days (weirdly heavy too (😭) but period atter like 7 weeks
  60. Got my period 24 days late
  61. Hi Guys, I come back to update that my period came to day! On day 51! 1 did have a night of spotting before like my previous. So the Ellaone pill has definitely messed up my regular cycle, four months into taking it.
  62. Today I got my period after 2 months from taking plan b. Most painful!
  63. I took a plan b, got my period around 3 weeks late & had all the pregnancy symptoms so l was freaking out (had 3 negative tests) but ended up getting my period.
  64. I once had a 52 day cycle. Didn't have a period for about 6 weeks. I freaked out so I get it! It's normal, though.
  65. I've had it delay my period anywhere from a couple weeks to 2 months.
  66. She got her period a few days ago. 83 days "late"
  67. plan b delayed my period for over 2 weeks. and then again the following month for a 50!!! day cycle. plan o really messes with you, you'll be okay!