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Is it normal to miss your period if you took plan b?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Can happen: Or it may be delayed, or you may have some irregularly irregular bleeding. Make sure your pregnancy test is negative

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/11/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That can be a: side effect of Plan B. Potential side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period).

Answered 9/11/2017

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