A member asked:

I had unprotected sex and started my period the next day(4 days early)& then 2 days later took plan b, my period has been longer than usual, normal?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Probably: Plan B involves use of hormones for suppression of pregnancy. Bleeding when withdrawing hormones, like in a regular birth control pill cycle, is usually what occurs and may be heavier since Plan B has a higher dose of hormone than low dose birth control pills.

Answered 10/9/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Plan B side effects: are a potential reason. Potential side effects w emergency contraception includes menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period).

Answered 11/28/2017

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