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I'm bleeding a week after plan b. when should i get my real period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't be certain.: 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.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 11/23/2013

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