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Does spotting after plan b means you're not pregnant ? sometimes i skip a month without a period so it's hard to know when i'm ovulating

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It may be a med: side effect. Potential side effects w emergency contraception includes menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). Take a home pregnancy test 2 to 3 weeks after sexual act if unsure.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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