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I'm 17, never had intercourse, started taking birth control and been having brown discharge for over 4 days after period, is it something to worry?
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Brown discharge: The brown discharge is due to old unoxygenated blood.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Possibly: You could have an infection or are bleeding. Please see your doctor for further testing and advice.
Answered 3/28/2016
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