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What does brown discharge mean? i'm sexually active, not on birth control and have a normal period also just had my ovulation.

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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100 possibilities: But very few would be worrisome. If it persists see a doctor for an exam.

Answered 11/24/2015

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A member asked:

What does brown discharge mean? i'm sexually active, not on birth control and have a normal period also just had my ovulation.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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