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A member asked:

Heavy bleeding that suddenly stops for a bit then continues. took emerg contraception. could that be it or implantation bleeding?

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Pill: Most likely the pill effect. But bleeding in pregnancy is not uncommon. Do a pregnancy test to confirm.

Answered 5/21/2013

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