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Brownish discharge and bleeding between cycles while on birth control. should i be worried?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Possibly: Pregnancy is always a possibility. Obtain a home pregnancy test. They usually become positive at about the same time the next expected period. If it's negative, repeat it in a week.

Answered 1/31/2013

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A member asked:

Brownish discharge and bleeding between cycles while on birth control. should i be worried?

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

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