Okay so real talk about something that happened to me last month. Had a big whoops moment with my partner, condom decided it was quitting time. And I’ve had this copper IUD sittin’ in there for like, two years now. Usually bulletproof. But man, this felt different. Total panic mode.
Why The Freak Out Started
Right? I got the IUD, should be covered. But this time… just felt off. Maybe it slipped? Maybe it wasn’t working right anymore? My head went straight to the worst place. Didn’t feel like chancing it at all. Needed extra backup, like, yesterday. Plan B kept popping into my head. But then I thought, wait – can you even take that with an IUD already in? Google just made it worse, total info overload.
My First Move: Call The Docs
Didn’t trust random articles. Grabbed my phone like a lifeline and punched in my GYN’s number. Got the nurse on call. Explained everything quick – got the Paragard IUD, condom busted, super worried about an accident, want Plan B. She just listened, then said calm as anything,
“Yep, you absolutely can take it. Doesn’t interfere with the IUD.”
That “yep” felt like a million bucks. Asked if it would mess up the IUD placement. She said nope, same rules as without one – take it quick for best results, might feel a bit crappy.
Heading Out To Grab It
Relief started kickin’ in knowing it was an option. Hopped in the car, drove straight to the drugstore. No prescription needed where I am. Went right to the family planning aisle – that stuff’s usually locked up or behind the counter. Asked the pharmacist quietly, got the box. Paid fast and bounced. Still felt nervous, but less scared outta my mind.
Taking The Pill
Got home, read the little paper inside twice, just to be sure. Popped it immediately. Wasn’t even 3 hours after the whole mess happened. Just swallowed it with a big glass of water. Felt… weirdly proactive then. Like, okay, I’m doing the thing, covering my bases.
What Happened Next (The Annoying Bits)
Knew side effects were possible. Started getting that kinda bleh feeling a few hours later, like mild nausea. Nothing major, just kinda queasy. Took it easy on the couch. Then, about 3 days after, got some surprise spotting. Wasn’t heavy, just annoying.
- Main Side Effects I Felt: Mild nausea for a day-ish. Random spotting that lasted a couple days.
- IUD Check: Got my strings checked about a week later at a follow-up. Doctor said they felt perfect, IUD still sittin’ pretty where it should be.
Period rolled around roughly on time, maybe a tiny bit heavier, but honestly nothing wild. Biggest thing was just waiting for it to show up, you know?
The Bottom Line For Me
Taking Plan B with my IUD? Totally fine. Didn’t mess with the IUD one bit. Gave me that extra peace of mind my panicked brain desperately needed after the condom failure. Got some minor, temporary side effects, nothin’ serious. If your birth control throws you a curveball like mine did? You can grab that extra backup pill. Worked for me. Obviously, gotta ask your own doc if unsure, but mine said it was alright. And that was that.
