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On oral birth control (no missed pills), light brown discharge a few days before exptected period, negative home pregnancy test. could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Unlikely: if you are taking pills correctly, the risk of pregnancy is

Dr Westford agreed

Answered 2/5/2016

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A member asked:

On oral birth control (no missed pills), light brown discharge a few days before exptected period, negative home pregnancy test. could i be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Dr Westford agreed

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