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Why do i have a brownish color discharge when it's close to my period and it smells like spoil fruit or something is that bad ?

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You may have : An infection and would need to be evaluated by your gyn doctor.

Dr Jassey agreed

Answered 4/18/2014

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Dr. Jonathan Strutt answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Infection: Sounds like it could be a sexually transmitted infection. You should be tested by a doctor.

Dr Jassey agreed

Answered 4/18/2014

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