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Day 12 of bleeding after taking plan b, i am very worried, is it normal?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

See below: If you are bleeding from the Plan B - then the Plan B worked but if bleeding for 12 days straight - you need to see your ob/gyn.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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