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Have brown discharge with something like lines for a week. no pregnant. i'm on pill. anything to worry?

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not Likely: If you are taking your BC pill as prescribed, your chances of pregnancy are low. The discharge could be spotting. However, it could be an infection. See your doctor if it does not resolve, you have odor, or irritation.

Answered 12/4/2014

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