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I am 26 years old in dec 2012 i had emmergency contraceptive pill and i consumed two within a span of 15 days now my periods are twice a month?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

It can cause bleed: Plan b essentially disrupts the normal menstrual cycle by blocking or delaying ovulation. That it is how it works and why it is so different than a medical abortion. Irregular bleeding after taking Plan B is not rare.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I am 26 years old in dec 2012 i had emmergency contraceptive pill and i consumed two within a span of 15 days now my periods are twice a month?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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