A member asked:

Doctors can you tell me when should i start my period after taking an emergency contraceptive?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That is variable. : Side effects can include changes to menstrual flow (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); take pregnancy test & notify dr if your period is 7 or > days late.

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Answered 9/17/2013

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A member asked:

Doctors can you tell me when should i start my period after taking an emergency contraceptive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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