Is it normal to have back and lower abdomen pain after taking plan b pill?
Patient: Hi me and my girl friend had sex last night and the condom got broken so we decide that she take a plan b pill so she took it after ten hours so now she has back pain and in the lower part of her stomach is that normal ? She is really worried. For how long will she have this pain for? Doctor: Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Plan B pill is emergency contraceptive pill which has known side effects of pain lower abdomen, spotting and bleeding.The pain, if mild, is not to be worried about. However, if the pain is severe, then she should consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined, investigated including ultrasound and treated accordingly.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.Dr Deepti Verma