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A member asked:

Took plan b a week ago, today i had brownish spotting and now it's red, is this normal? my period is supposed to come sep 24.

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Yes: Yes. Sixteen percent of patients will experience some bleeding within the week after taking plan b. If a normal mentrual cycle has not occurred within 3-4 weeks or there is abdominal pain, you need to undergo a pregnancy test.

Dr Cunningham agreed

Answered 8/5/2015

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