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Brown discharge for about 5 days consecutively while on the pill. i am supposed to only start my period in more than a week.. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Your symptoms are in keeping with adjustments that the body is making.

Answered 10/12/2018

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A member asked:

Brown discharge for about 5 days consecutively while on the pill. i am supposed to only start my period in more than a week.. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

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