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A member asked:

My cycle ended on 5th nov. had unprotected sex on 8th, took the pill 14 hrs later on 9th. when can i expect my period to know that the pill worked?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can't predict that.: Potential Side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). Take pregnancy test & notify Dr if your period is 7 or > days late.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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