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Why am i experiencing brown discharge after taking birth control and how do i get it to stop?

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Dr. Melissa Yates answered

Birth control : It is normal to have some spotting when you start birth control. Just keep taking your pills on time. It should improve after a few packs of pills as long as you don't miss any pills.

Answered 1/20/2014

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A member asked:

Why am i experiencing brown discharge after taking birth control and how do i get it to stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Yates answered

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