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After getting my period a week after regular monthly period because i took plan b. which is normal, ive had my period now for 11 days. it went brownish/thick/light yesterday and now it's back to a heavy flow like i was just starting over. i don't know wha

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Dr. Hema Jonnalagadda answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Start OCP : It can be irregular bleeding related to taking plan B - seems like you also need contraception..... Talk to your Gyn to start OCP Which can regulate your period and serve as BC.

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Answered 1/21/2016

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A member asked:

After getting my period a week after regular monthly period because i took plan b. which is normal, ive had my period now for 11 days. it went brownish/thick/light yesterday and now it's back to a heavy flow like i was just starting over. i don't know wha

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hema Jonnalagadda answered

Dr Cannon agreed

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