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Does i pill really work? coz.of i pill i can miss.periods?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Side effects: Potential side effects w emergency contraception includes menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). You will know it has worked if you have a normal period. Take pregnancy test & notify dr if your period is 7 or > days late.

Answered 10/30/2018

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