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I have brown discharge and my period is suppose to start next week. i am on birth control and sexually active. should i be worried?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: just old menstrual blood mixed with vaginal and cervical mucous. Quite normal in young woman. Not to worry.

Answered 6/20/2015

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A member asked:

I have brown discharge and my period is suppose to start next week. i am on birth control and sexually active. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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