A member asked:

I've taken plan b about 5 times in about 5 months, recently when i took it i spotted and got a light period but after 8 days i'm still bleeding?

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Contraceptives?: You are 18 years old, an adult. Why not use some consistent form of contraception? The hormones in the Plan B can alter your internal hormonal levels and cause dysfunctional uterine bleeding which will eventually resolve. However, abnormal bleeding can also be caused by sexually-transmitted diseases. I strongly suggest a visit to your PCP, OB-Gyn, or Planned Parenthood for exam, testing, contracep

Answered 7/10/2015

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