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Switched from loestrin 24 fe to minastrin 24 fe. had medium flow period on loestrin but now brown discharge and blood when i wipe. is this my period?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Depends : If your at the end of the pack then yes it's a period. If not them it's harmless breakthrough bleeding.

Answered 12/25/2013

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A member asked:

Switched from loestrin 24 fe to minastrin 24 fe. had medium flow period on loestrin but now brown discharge and blood when i wipe. is this my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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