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A member asked:

Started bleeding heavily 7 days after taking plan b at my expected period date . does that mean im not pregnant ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Likely: Bleeding is the symptom that generally indicates you are not pregnant. You can followup with a home pregnancy test. Remember to get on some form of birth control and use protection if you continue to be sexually active. All the best.

Answered 9/5/2017

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