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When are you supposed to get your period again after withdrawal bleding from emergency bcp how many days or weeks?is withdrawal a start of a new cycle

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Varies : Some some will have irregular bleeding but normally just have your period at the usual time.

Answered 8/17/2013

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