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I had surgery on 3/5 on my ankle, every since i have had dark brown discharge. my last day of my last period was 3/1. what could this be? stress?

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??: Vaginal discharge or ankle? If its ankle sounds like infection. Go back to your do. If vaginal ask ur gyn.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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