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Help plz! can planned parenthood emergency contraception pill delay your period the following month?

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Dr. Asha Kamnani answered

Yes: Taking Plan B may delay your 1st period by about a week. It is best to do a pregnancy test and be safe. It should not have any effect on the period after that.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Help plz! can planned parenthood emergency contraception pill delay your period the following month?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Asha Kamnani answered

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