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I had sex on 10/31& took plan b pill 72hrs later but im seeing a 'cold-like discharge with a dark brown stuff. preg test is negative, something wrong?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Maybe Plan B side: effect. Brown material is likely old blood. Emergency contraception symptoms can include spotting or bleeding, changes in menstrual flow or your period may be late or early. Take a home pregnancy test & notify your GYN if your period is 7 or > days late.

Answered 11/13/2014

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