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I took plan b about 2 days ago. im on birth control and yesterday was my last day of my 4 day placebo pill and i havent gotten my period. should i start my new pack today or wait till i get my period?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 50 years experience
Plan B is known to alter the hormonal balance. It would be prudent to start your pills as you would have taken them without taking Plan B. Take the pills regularly, at the same time of the day. Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered Dec 10, 2021
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