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What should my period be like after taking plan b? i took it 8 days ago and i have been bleeding for the last 3 days - lots of red spotting and some tissue. i only need 3 panty liners a day. my normal period is typically much heavier. also this is a f

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Can be odd spotting: Plan B can alter the menstrual bleeding for the cycle in which Plan B was taken, and sometimes the next cycle too. One should be sure to check a home pregnancy test about 3 weeks after sex, because Plan B works most of the time, but not all the time. Periods should be back to normal after one more cycle.

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Answered 1/13/2016

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A member asked:

What should my period be like after taking plan b? i took it 8 days ago and i have been bleeding for the last 3 days - lots of red spotting and some tissue. i only need 3 panty liners a day. my normal period is typically much heavier. also this is a f

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Dr Abbott agreed

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