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I took the plan b pill twice within a two day period i started my period about a week later which only lasted 4 days and now i been spotting.normal?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Side effect: Why did you take Plan B for 2 days in a row? You are going to have spotting for at least 10 days due to hormonal side effects. Plan B is an EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION and must be taken only after unprotected intercourse. See your GYN for definitive BC and always use condoms.

Answered 6/13/2018

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A member asked:

I took the plan b pill twice within a two day period i started my period about a week later which only lasted 4 days and now i been spotting.normal?

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