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Is brown discharge and spotting a week after plan b normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Brown discharge is likely old blood. Emergency contraception symptoms can include spotting or bleeding, changes in menstrual flow or your period may be late or early.

Dr McCurdy and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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