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Wason birthcontrol for 5months to regulate period bc ofpcos been off for 1mon1/2 after 5 monthsbeing on it. 1 week of lightbrown/pink discharge no per?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Birth Control Pills: That actually may be your period. Sometimes after coming off bcps, your periods can be a bit unusual. See what happens next cycle.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 11/8/2014

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