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I'm having brown discharge after starting birthcontrol. is that normal? i've only been taking it for 2 weeks and it's been at the same time everyday.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Discharge: The brownish discharge may be caused by the hormones found in your birth control pills.

Answered 4/1/2014

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A member asked:

I'm having brown discharge after starting birthcontrol. is that normal? i've only been taking it for 2 weeks and it's been at the same time everyday.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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