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I got my period a second time this month, 6 days after the plan b pill was taken. what does this mean?

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Dr. Laura Pearlman answered

Not sure: Plan b can cause irregular bleeding. That is most likely the cause. I would simply wait to see if your cycles normalize. If you do not get your menses, do a pregnancy test.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I got my period a second time this month, 6 days after the plan b pill was taken. what does this mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Pearlman answered

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