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Brown discharge a week after unprotected sex. should i be worried?

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Dr. Andrew Blazar answered

Probably not: Brown discharge is usually scant old blood. Unless it persists or changes to heavy bleeding, it is likely of little importance.

Answered 7/25/2013

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