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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex and i took a plan b the same day. i been spotting (dark brown color) for three days now. does this mean anything?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not necessarily: As you can have unexpected bleeding with Plan B use. It should resolve by the time of your next period and if it doesn't seek formal input from your doctor.

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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