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Does the bleeding you get after plan b means it worked?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Irregular bleeding or spotting can be a side effect. The 'proof is in the pudding', when you get a normal period.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/22/2015

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A member asked:

Does the bleeding you get after plan b means it worked?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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