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Is it safe to take the plan b pill to make your next period come sooner?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

NO! Plan B is an: Emergency contraceptive to be used after an incident of failed protection. You would not be able to predict the exact manner that it would impact your menstrual cycle.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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