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I've not had a menstrual cycle in 10 months and i've been put on proestrogen and then estradiol with it, i now have brown discharge. is this normal?

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Dr. Scott Shapiro answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Sometimes: Anytime you start taking a hormone, the possibility of dark spotting/discharge increases. If it does not resolve within a couple of months, you should see your ob/gyn.

Dr Van Dis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2015

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A member asked:

I've not had a menstrual cycle in 10 months and i've been put on proestrogen and then estradiol with it, i now have brown discharge. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Shapiro answered

Dr Van Dis and 2 doctors agreed

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