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What are the side affects of plan b? how long does/can it affect your cycle? can it lead to heavy or light flows?
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"Plan B" is essentially a birth control pill which has estrogen/progestin composition, and may produce light bleeding 3-4 days after use. Heavy bleeding after taking Plan B could come from an early miscarriage, or even an ectopic pregnancy, so such should be evaluated by your physician, or a test like serum HCG which detects even low levels of pregnancy hormone.
Answered 10/28/2021
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