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Brown discharge on the mini pill? i've been using the mini pill for over 3 months now but recently i'm having constant brown discharge, what is it?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Can happen: Do a Home Pregnancy Test as peace of mind, breakthrough bleeding can happen on the minipill

Answered 8/24/2016

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