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A member asked:

Im on the yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control and for the past two weeks ive had brown discharge, i haven't had sex since it started. i take my pill same time every day?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and discharge: Pills are hormonal so there can be spotting. Would also consider vaginitis . F/U with doctor /urgent care

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 2/9/2015

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