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I am on my last week of active pills. first, i had brownish discharge but now it is heavier and red. is the dosage too low? ortho tricyclen lo

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Dr. Norman Solberg answered

Maybe: If this happens next month, ask your doctor about changing to a different pill (unless you've just started the pill).

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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A member asked:

I am on my last week of active pills. first, i had brownish discharge but now it is heavier and red. is the dosage too low? ortho tricyclen lo

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norman Solberg answered

Dr Ali agreed

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