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Had unprotected sex at the end of my period, took plan b the day after sex. it's aweek later and my period started again. is this normal or concern ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Likely side effect.: 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 Wright agreed

Answered 12/19/2014

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