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Used morning after pill, 6 days later got my period but not much started red blood and gotten brown. is it my period for this cycle? why is it brown?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Can't say.: Brown coloration is usually due to old blood being cleaned from the uterus. Potential Side effects w emergency contraception include menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period). Take pregnancy test & notify Dr if your period is 7 or > days late.

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Answered 11/6/2014

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A member asked:

Used morning after pill, 6 days later got my period but not much started red blood and gotten brown. is it my period for this cycle? why is it brown?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Bansal and 3 doctors agreed

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