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A member asked:

If you take plan b when you just start your period what happens?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is fine to take: Plan b at any time during your menstrual cycle- it should be taken within 72 hours of sex.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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