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45 w/ irregular periods. took plan b pill 10 hrs after sex. five days later heavy bleeding for two days. bleeding normal now. do i need preg test?

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Dr. Marlan Schwartz answered

Probably should: You likely are fine but it is not 100% effective. So, while you likely are not, after about 2 weeks from the event, I would take one to be sure.

Answered 12/7/2017

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A member asked:

45 w/ irregular periods. took plan b pill 10 hrs after sex. five days later heavy bleeding for two days. bleeding normal now. do i need preg test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marlan Schwartz answered

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