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My boyfriend and i had unprotected sex, he.did pull out, but we got plan b just incase. i took it the nest day... 6 days later i have heavy spotting?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Spotting with Plan B: Spotting and irregular menstrual bleeding are common after using plan b.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 3/20/2013

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A member asked:

My boyfriend and i had unprotected sex, he.did pull out, but we got plan b just incase. i took it the nest day... 6 days later i have heavy spotting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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