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A member asked:

I took a plan b after unprotected sex and 4 days later i have brown discharge is this normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Withdrawal bleeding: Yes, it is normal to have a withdrawal bleeding after taking plan b.

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 3/15/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: The brown discharge is likely blood. Emergency contraception can cause menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period).

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 9/9/2017

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