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What does tan discharge mean ? i haven't gotten my period yet and i was suppose to get it yesterday on 21st of march , but i took plan b pill

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Spotting: It could be a small amount of old blood mixed in with your normal vaginal mucus that's is giving it the tan color.

Answered 3/22/2014

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