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Missed a few doses of bc, took them after i realized i missed them had sex about 2 weeks ago 12 days before period and i have brown discharge

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See below:: Its not uncommon to have some spotting or brown discharge if you have missed some BC doses. This doesn't mean you are pregnant. Best wishes!

Answered 3/23/2015

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