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What does light spotting after taking plan b one step mean? i took the plan b pill and about an hour or two later, i noticed there was very light bleeding when i wiped after using the restroom. this happened again later that night, and hasn't happened aga

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Not significant: Spotting is a common side-effect of Plan B. It doesn't mean that plan didn't work. Best wishes!

Answered 1/31/2016

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A member asked:

What does light spotting after taking plan b one step mean? i took the plan b pill and about an hour or two later, i noticed there was very light bleeding when i wiped after using the restroom. this happened again later that night, and hasn't happened aga

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Whiting answered

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