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I have been spotting red and brown blood for over a month. i'm not pregnant or on my period. i'm sure it isn't my birth control. what could be wrong?

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See your GYN: You need to see your GYN. You may have an infection of something going on with the uterus, and you may need an ultrasound.

Answered 9/28/2016

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