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ask: Menstrual blood or withdrawl bleeding?

By Anonymous January 31, 2013 - 8:09am
 
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Hello, I took Plan B the day after I had uprotected sex and five days later I experienced a pinkish brown discharge. Now over a day it's developed into what my menses would look like? Considering my period for January just started 9 days ago and ended three days ago, am I experiencing the withdrawl bleeding that comes with Plan B or is this another cycle starting? If it's withdrawl how long will this occur?

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Susan Cody HERWriter Guide

Hi Anon

If you had just had your period, then this is probably the common side effect of taking Plan B. This bleeding can last from a few days to a week.

Your next period may also be irregular but that's not always the case.

Best,

Susan

January 31, 2013 - 3:10pm
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Anonymous (reply to Susan Cody)

Thank you so much! I really appriciate the response.

January 31, 2013 - 3:18pm
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