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I lost one of my bcp and continued taking the pills in my pack i found the pill i lost and took it now i have brown discharge is this norm?

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Dr. Shelley Susman answered

Can Be Normal!: This can be normal. I would tell you to write down when you are having menstrual discharge and if it persists in an irregular manner, see your doctor! But sometimes you can spot when your normal pattern of taking pills is slightly disrupted.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/15/2015

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A member asked:

I lost one of my bcp and continued taking the pills in my pack i found the pill i lost and took it now i have brown discharge is this norm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shelley Susman answered

Dr Ali agreed

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