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I have been seeing brown discharge on my underwear 5 days before my period is due. i'm on the pill and used a condom when i had sex. what does it mean?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Brown discharge: The discharge represents old unoxygenated blood and is considered benign.

Answered 3/17/2014

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A member asked:

I have been seeing brown discharge on my underwear 5 days before my period is due. i'm on the pill and used a condom when i had sex. what does it mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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