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How long to expect brown discharge on continuous birth control i take same exact time every day its been 4 months?

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Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Brownish discharge: It is likely that you need a stronger dose of hormones in the bcp than the one that your are taking. Probably the estrogen component is too low.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

How long to expect brown discharge on continuous birth control i take same exact time every day its been 4 months?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

Dr Higginbotham agreed

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