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My gf took the plan b pill, and started her period wednesday, and each day its gotten heavier and today it was real heavy and she got cramping pains too. is this normal & if not, what does this mean?

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Dr. Maricer Escalon answered

Seems normal: What you are describing seems normal however if the pain or bleeding is severe she should see her doctor.

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Answered 5/9/2016

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Side effect: side effect of plan B can be heavy bleeding due to hormonal content.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

My gf took the plan b pill, and started her period wednesday, and each day its gotten heavier and today it was real heavy and she got cramping pains too. is this normal & if not, what does this mean?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Maricer Escalon answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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