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What should i do after i take emergency contraceptive pills?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Preg test: After you take emergency contraception you should expect to see a period within a few days to a week. If not you should check a pregnancy test to make sure that you are not pregnant.

Dr Gilberg-Lenz agreed

Answered 11/25/2013

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