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A member asked:

I finished my period 7 days ago exactly and today i woke up with pink discharge. i am on the pill. i take my pill regularly. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It might be: a temporary hormonal imbalance.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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