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What does it mean when you have brown discharge after a period while been sexually active but also have pains in the belly?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not much : It just means that you had some leftover blood in the back of the vagina that is now coming out after you finished your period. If the pain continues see your doctor to discuss. If you do not want to be pregnant please start birth control.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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