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A member asked:

I finished my period last week and my discharge is still a brownish color...is this normal? i got an iud 5 months ago, could it just be a side effect?

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Likely a Side effect: Women with Progesterone containing iuds such as Mirena (levonorgestrel) or skyla often have irregular bleeding. If the discharge is associated with a foul odor, pain or fever , contact your healthcare professional.

Dr Anderson agreed

Answered 4/27/2015

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