A 20-year-old female asked:

I just changed birth control pills my period is brownish, a little red, mucus. it's normal amount. i was having breakthrough bleeding with my last bc.

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 59 years experience

Brown discharge: See your gynecologist to rule out a possible vaginal infection. Cultures should be taken.

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