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Emergency pills delay monthly periods for how long if taken twice per month?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't predict that: Potential side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). Take pregnancy test ; notify dr if your period is 7 or > days late. If you need to use emergency contraception this often - you need to start using a reliable and consistent form of birth control.

Answered 10/4/2016

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