A member asked:

Im on 8 weeks after giving birth, and 2 weeks now using birth control pills, i have brown vaginal discharge, what 's that means? is that a period?

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Dr. Michael Swor answered

1 month: After a baby, starting on birth control pills, it may take 4 weeks to stop the brown discharge.

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Im on 8 weeks after giving birth, and 2 weeks now using birth control pills, i have brown vaginal discharge, what 's that means? is that a period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Swor answered

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

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