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Does bleeding mean plan b is working?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not necessarily: Bleeding can be a side effect of plan b. The proof that it worked is when you have your normal period.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2015

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