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I took plan b and today is the first day of my period. i am having brown discharge/ blood. i am experiencing all normal pms symptoms is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sounds ok.: Brown d/c is usually older blood being cleaned from the uterus. Period can arrive on time, early or late and there can be spotting as well. Be well.

Dr Southard agreed

Answered 2/24/2015

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