I had unprotected sex recently, but I took a birth control pill within 72 hours. Now I'm experiencing brown discharge and I've had two periods in the same month. Is this something serious? Could it mean I might be pregnant?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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-It's normal to experience irregular bleeding or brown discharge after taking an emergency contraceptive pill; it's a common side effect. Having two periods in a month could be due to hormonal changes caused by the pill. If you're worried about pregnancy,

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Progesterones can be taken in few doses to induce periods but keep in mind that it is hormone pill with few side effects. So, it is better to not self medicate and consult with a doctor for prescription.

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