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I took plan b ec a week ago and am now bleeding a littler heavier than a normal period. my actual period isn't due for 2 weeks. my main concern is is this normal and could i be pregnant? also when should i expect my next period?

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Pregnancy unlikely: Irregular bleeding after taking a morning-after pill, like Plan B or Ella, (ulipristal acetate) is somewhat common. Some women get spotting or bleeding before the next period. Women may also have a heavier or lighter next period, or a period that is early or late (hard to predict) . A urine pregnancy test should be done 3 weeks after taking a morning-after pill, to be sure there is no pregnancy.

Answered 9/9/2015

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Normal: This is normal with plan B, it can cause irregularities with your bleeding schedule. Pregnancy should be a concern if there was no bleeding more than 7 days after your missed period. Your period might be off schedule. One can’t say when you should expect your next period, but it should be within the next 4 weeks.

Answered 9/14/2015

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