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A member asked:

I had a miscarriage january of last year in 2014 and i just started having brown discharge yesterday what does it mean?

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possibly: an infection. If it's not spotting related to your period, it could be an infection, especially if there is odor or irritation.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/20/2017

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