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I'm having a dark brown discharge, it can be pretty bad sometimes. i'm not on birth control or my period. what can i do to make this stop?
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See a doctor: This could be old blood from breakthrough bleeding but this is not a normal discharge and should be checked out by your doctor.
Answered 1/22/2013
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See your doctor: Brown discharge is typically light bleeding. There are lots of causes of bleeding, including pregnancy, stds, other infections, polyps, or fibroids. You should see your doctor.
Answered 1/27/2013
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