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Lmp in february, have been having brown discharge for 1 week. have been off birth control for 1 month. and have been having pain in right lower ab.

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Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Pain and discharge: There is always a chance of your having an ectopic pregnancy. Check with your gyn.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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