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A member asked:

I took the plan b pill, and a week later started my period making it two weeks early. is this a normal side effect from the plan b pill?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Yes: Using Plan B can result in breakthrough bleeding and alter your cycle.

Dr Richards and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2016

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