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I am 22 & on birth control pills (yaz) and have been for over a year. i have brown discharge mostly when i wipe. is this normal? what should i do?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

Common: This type of bleeding/discharge is common on the pill. The pill is still effective and this is more of a nuisance than a problem. The two options are to stay on this pill and see if it resolves or change pills.

Answered 9/14/2019

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A member asked:

I am 22 & on birth control pills (yaz) and have been for over a year. i have brown discharge mostly when i wipe. is this normal? what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ron Eaker answered

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