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Can plan b delay your period? i am 5 days late now

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Plan B: Yes, it can delay your menstrual cycle, depending on when you took Plan B. However, my first suggestion to you would be to take an over-the-counter urine pregnancy test first! Best wishes.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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